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Is it OK for teens to drive?
Teens are safer driving alone or with family. For the first 6 months, teens should drive with an adult driver who can help them learn good driving habits. New drivers should wait at least 3 to 6 months before taking friends as passengers.
What risks are their for teenage drivers?
Eight Danger Zones
- Driver inexperience.
- Driving with teen passengers.
- Nighttime driving.
- Not using seat belts.
- Distracted driving.
- Drowsy driving.
- Reckless driving.
- Impaired driving.
Are 16 year olds bad drivers?
The stats do not lie: 16-year-olds have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age. In other words, teen drivers are among the most dangerous of all drivers on the road, and new drivers need a few years before they are “up to speed” on safe driving habits.
How can teens drive safer?
Buckle up, every person, front and back, every ride. One of the best ways to keep teens safe is by using a seat belt – even if they are in the back seat. If you wear a seat belt, your kids are more likely to wear one as well. So if you never did it before, use your seat belt. Every time, every ride.
Why is teen driving an issue?
Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, mainly because of their immaturity, lack of skills, and lack of experience. They speed, they make mistakes, and they get distracted easily – especially if their friends are in the car. This approach can reduce your teen’s crash risk by as much as 50\%.
Why teens should not be driving?
Speeding: Teenage drivers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors on the road, such as speeding. In addition, teen drivers also tend to tailgate more than other drivers. This further decreases the time they have to react to other motorists, which often causes them to get into car accidents.
Can 15 year olds learn to drive?
Teens wishing to drive must first obtain a learner’s permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. They can do this after they have completed an approved drivers’ education course and reaching the age of 15 years and six months. The course should include at least 30 hours of classroom instruction.