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Teen drivers have the highest crash risk
of any age group. Per mile traveled, they have the highest
involvement rates in all types of crashes, from those involving only
property damage to those that are fatal. The problem is worst among 16
year-olds, who have the most limited driving experience and an
immaturity that often results in risk-taking behind the wheel. The
characteristics of 16 year-olds’ fatal crashes highlight these problems.
Driver error: Compared with crashes of older drivers,
those of 16 year-olds more often involve driver error.
Speeding: 16-year-old drivers have a higher rate of
crashes in which excessive speed is a factor.
Single-vehicle crashes: More of 16 year-olds’ fatal
crashes involve only the teen’s vehicle. Typically these are high-speed
crashes in which the driver lost control.
Passengers: 16 year-olds’ fatal crashes are more likely to
occur when other teenagers are in the car. Risk increases with each
additional passenger.
Alcohol: Although this is a problem among drivers of all
ages, it’s actually less of a problem for 16 year-olds. Thirteen percent
of fatally injured drivers in 1998 had positive blood alcohol
concentrations (BACs). Only 8% had BACs of 0.10 percent or greater.
Night driving: A high-risk activity for beginners. The
nighttime fatal crash rate for 16 year olds is about twice as high as
during the day.
Low belt use: Teenagers generally are less likely than
adults to use safety belts.
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