Not exact matches
Risks of distracted
driving were greatest for newly licensed
teen drivers, who were substantially more
likely than adults to be involved in a crash or near miss while texting or engaging in tasks secondary to
driving, according to the researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Virginia Tech.
Furthermore, the study showed that
teen drivers are more
likely than any other age group to be involved in a fatal car accident caused by distracted
driving.
While many associate drowsy
driving with truck drivers,
teen drivers are also
likely to
drive with sleep deprivation, increasing the likelihood of car accidents.
Since you don't have a
driving record as a
teen and are new behind the wheel, you're more
likely to cause or get involved in an accident, most insurers believe.
While it's
likely that your
teen won't be carrying a lot of cash, having a spare credit card, their travel medical portfolio and travel documents (on a USB
drive), and the majority of the current cash on hand in a money belt strapped around their waist and under their clothes means they're far less
likely to lose everything in case they're robbed, mugged, or attacked.
Hang up and
drive —
Teen or adult, a driver talking on the phone is four times more likely to get into a serious accident.3 Advise your teen against talking on the phone while driving, and be sure to set a good example yours
Teen or adult, a driver talking on the phone is four times more
likely to get into a serious accident.3 Advise your
teen against talking on the phone while driving, and be sure to set a good example yours
teen against talking on the phone while
driving, and be sure to set a good example yourself.
If your
teen does
drive, you can
likely save if your child maintains a B average or higher in school according to the Montana Good Student Discount.
This program is directed specifically to Seniors and Juniors, who
likely have some experience behind the wheel, and can use a reminder of the 4 D's — Distracted, Drowsy, Drugged and Drunk
Driving — that lead to so many
Teen Deaths and Injuries on the roads each year.
If a
teen thinks that his or her parent deals with passenger issues (passenger requests, concerns, or conflicts), the
teen is five times (4.7) more
likely to also manage passenger issues while
driving.
The study's findings include: if a
teen thinks his or her parent eats or drinks while
driving, the
teen is three times (3.4) more
likely to do the same thing.
People are much more
likely to text and
drive when they are
driving alone, especially as it pertains to
teen drivers.
According to the DMV, teens who take drivers education courses are significantly less
likely to be the cause of a crash while
driving compared to teens who have not taken courses, which can make you, as the parent, feel more at ease with your
teen's safety habits while on the road.
If a
teen's parent reports dealing with passenger issues while
driving, the
teen is two times (1.7) more
likely to do the same (as compared to if the parent does not report this behavior at all).
Teens Are 26 Times More
Likely to Text While
Driving than Their Parents Think Teens Regularly
Drive with Multiple
Teen Passengers and No Adult despite Significant Risks
And as your
teen begins the learning - to -
drive process, that focus will
likely increase.
Your
teen will most
likely see a reduction in their car insurance rates after about 3 years from their licensing date if they maintain a clean
driving record of course.
If a
teen's parent reports eating or drinking while
driving, the
teen is two times (2.2) more
likely to do the same (as compared to if the parent does not report this behavior at all).
Teen driving classes Calgary will
likely give enough auto control and comprehension of street principles and help young drivers in becoming protected and certain drivers.