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Teen Traffic Accidents & Fatalities
According to the Institute for Highway Safety, in every developed country around the world, teenage drivers are considered a major hazard. In the United States, this problem is magnified, as American teenagers are allowed to get their licenses at an earlier age than in most other countries, and little driving experience is required before licenses are issued (AAP, 2005). In addition, American driver's licenses are inexpensive and easy to obtain, making them widely accessible to teenagers. As a result, this country has a greatly elevated crash risk among young drivers.
While teenagers drive less than all other age groups, with the exception of the oldest Americans, the number of crashes and vehicle-related fatalities are high amongst this age group (AAP, 2005). According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): "The risk of crash involvement per mile driven among drivers 16-19 years old is 4 times the risk among older drivers. Risk is highest at age 16-17. In fact, the crash rate per mile driven is almost 3 times as high among 16-year-olds as it is among 18-19-year-olds. Motor vehicle death rates per 100,000 people in 1997 peaked at age 18 (drivers) and 17-18 (passengers). Crashes are a leading cause of disability related to head and spinal cord injuries in this age group."
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According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, automobile accidents are the number one cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2004). Sixteen-year-old drivers have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age group (Coping.org, 2005). These young t drivers are also more likely to participate in risky behaviors, such as speeding and tailgating. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that "the part of the brain that weighs risks, makes judgments and controls impulsive behavior is still developing in teens, and does not mature until about age 25." For these reasons, many states and agencies are making efforts to reduce teenage automobile accidents.
Recent statistics reveal that motor vehicle death rates in 2002 were 26 per 100,000-16-year-old teenagers (Child Trends Databank, 2005). This number remained relatively stable until age 25. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2003) reported that 40% of all teen deaths in the United States are caused by car accidents. The U.S. Department of Transportation (2003) fuelled concern with its recent report, which revealed that more than 5,000 youth ages 16 to 19 were killed in 2002 and approximately 482,000 youth ages 16 to 20 were injured in motor vehicle…
These road restrictions are not fully supported, however. Many teenagers argue that it is unfair that all teenagers are punished for the mistakes of a limited group of peers. "Maturity doesn't start at age 18; it differs with ages and people," wrote high-school senior Jessica L. Durga in an editorial in the Detroit Free Press (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2004). She complained that passenger restrictions are unfair because "passengers often help the driver see oncoming cars."
Many parents support teenagers' complaints that new limitations may be going too far. Some believe that parents should decide how their kids drive -- not governments. "It's up to parents to decide if and when their kids should drive. ... I get tired of the state telling me how to bring up my children," argued Connecticut parent Debra Gaudette in the Hartford Courant (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2004).
Proponents of teenage driving restrictions disagree with these points-of-view. "It is unacceptable to have so many young people dying," said Gayle Berry, the state representative who sponsored the bill to increase the driving age in Colorado (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2004). Some teenagers support this stance, as well. Michigan teenager Shea Rabidoux believes that limiting passengers is a good idea. "I know a lot of dangerous ... drivers. If the ... bill [to limit the number of
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(8-16) Furthermore, the tendency to take risks may be increased by peer pressure, emotional lability, and other stresses. Finally, teenagers drive more frequently under higher risk conditions (ie, at night and/or without seatbelts). (1) The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and other governmental, private, and professional organizations have recommended legislation to institute a program of graduated driver licensing (GDL). These programs remove driving restrictions in
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