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The Elderly cause more accidents related to health problems, over age 80- 3% of the total.
But drunk and/or inexperienced drivers aged 16-19 cause more accidents - 6.5% of the total.
I would say that teens have accidents more. Sorry teens!
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What age group of people is most likely to drive while fatigued?
Teens. The statistics show more accidents are from teens not driving slow enough, paying attention, or driving in conditions they don't know how to react.
Why are teens at a greater risk for automobile accidents than any other group?
Teens have just started driving and are more distracted than any other age group. Most teens also wake up at about 5:30 to go to school and the studies say that some teen accidents happen because they are sleepy and not focused.
Why are teens at a greater risk for accidents than any other age group?
Teens have just started driving and are more distracted than any other age group. Most teens also wake up at about 5:30 to go to school and the studies say that some teen accidents happen because they are sleepy and not focused.
Why are teens at a greater risk for automobile accidents than any other age group?
Teens have just started driving and are more distracted than any other age group. Most teens also wake up at about 5:30 to go to school and the studies say that some teen accidents happen because they are sleepy and not focused.
How many teens die yearly because of motor vehicle accidents?
Billions of teens die yearly because of the motor accidents, these days girls are more susceptible because they drive slower vehicles such as scooties, and people generally try to follow or overtake them . One can avoid the accidents by wearing helmets, being vigilant on road, not listening to music while driving
Why does auto insurance for teenagers cost more?
Auto insurance for teenagers cost more because driving ability is typically judged under how long you have been driving. Teens are new drivers and are more likely to be involved in accidents than older more experienced drivers on the roads.
Do teens have better driving skills than adults?
No. Teenagers are more easily distracted than adults, and have more car accidents because of this. More than 35% of teen wrecks are because they were distracted by cellphones, loud music, conversation, or just inattention! The rest of the accidents are from driving too fast and not driving in a safe manner.There is a very good reason why auto insurance for teenagers is so much more expensive than it is for adults!
Do you now any facts about cell phones?
65% of people text in the middle of the night 33% of teens send more than 100 texts daily 85% of female driving accidents are caused by cellphones
Why accidents are more frequent along curve roads?
Due to irresponsible driving
How many teens in the US die a year because of drinking and driving?
2,000,000 Hundreds of teens die each year in alcohol-related crashes. However, the Partnership for Safe Driving reports that both speeding and distracted driving are much more serious problems for teens than drunken driving. According to official statistics collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about seven out of every ten teens killed in traffic crashes had not been drinking at all.
How many teens get in an accident more than adults do?
Many teens get in an accident because they are driving unsafe. Ex. No seatbelts or texting while driving. The ratio of teens to adults getting in an accident is about 71% out of 100% to 48% out of 100% Thank-you
What are the causes of car accidents?
Drunk drivers can cause car accidents.Car problems such as a tire blowout can cause an accident.Weather* Ex. SnowThe major cause of accidents is people: driving while using a cell phone, eating, grooming, lighting a cigarette, scolding children.Some accidents are caused by road rage.There are people who have heart attacks, strokes, diabetic, or other health problems which can cause accidents.Teens who drive can get crazy and drive recklessly or drive under the influence. Teens will often have other kids in the car who cause them to drive irresponsibly.The number one reason teens and young adults get into accidents is because they are not properly trained to drive. Most teens do not have driver's education or professional training when learning to drive. There are more teens today who cause accidents than before the time school systems removed driver's education from the school requirements. All teens should take driver's education classes and have a professional teach them.
