Teen drivers most at risk of crashing
Teenage drivers are the most likely to crash. The Highway Safety Association (HSA) in the USA said teens are 1.6 times likelier to be in a traffic accident than adult drivers. Teens aged 18 to 19 are most at risk. The HSA said teen driver deaths are increasing. The HSA said there is still a lot to do to reduce teen driver crashes and deaths. He added: "The increase in teen driver fatal crashes is [worrying] and [we] are keeping a watchful eye." The HSA created a special Driving Skills for Life program. It is in 35 countries worldwide. It helps new drivers learn about road dangers and safe driving. A Driving Skills for Life spokesman said: "Programs that focus on teen driving behavior have been very successful in helping [new] and younger drivers be safer." The biggest risk for teens is in the first six months after they get their license. It's easy to understand why parents of teens worry a lot. |