10 teen driving stats that might surprise you
- Johnathan Bomer, CISR
- Mar 17, 2019
- 2 min read
Did you know?
On average 6 teens die, and 650+ are injured every day in the U.S. because of motor vehicle crashes.
The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16 to 19-year-olds than among any other age group?
Their fatal crash rate per mile driven is nearly three times the rate for drivers ages 20 and over.
Signing your teen up for an approved driver education program can not only reduce their crash risk, but can potentially save your money with a carrier driver training discount.
Find out why.
6 out of 10 teen crashes are caused by driver distraction.
The fatal crash risk increases for each teenage passenger in a teen driver’s car.
1 in 3 teens take their eyes off the road when app notifications come in while driving.
88% of teens who self-identify as “safe drivers” admit to multi-tasking while driving.
Before your teen hits the road, set clear rules and expectations of their behavior while behind the wheel – such as a no-phone rule and passenger limit. Ask your carrier if they have a Parent-Teen Contract is a great place to start.
Crash risk is particularly high during the first months a teen is licensed.
Teens are more likely than older drivers to speed and follow other vehicles at an unsafe distance.
Compared with other age groups, teens have among the lowest rates of seat belt use.
Help your teen develop safe habits by regularly observing their driving and providing constructive feedback.
Parents are key to safer teen driving.
Have you established safe driving rules with your teen?
Talk to your independent agent today for more information about Teen Safety Rewards and how to help your teen be a safer driver.
Article taken from Safeco Insurance Blog.