Teenagers aged 16 have a higher rate of car accident deaths compared to those aged 18. This is due to factors like lack of experience, risk-taking behavior, and possibly restrictions on driving at a younger age. Gradual exposure to driving and increased maturity by age 18 may contribute to lower death rates among teenage drivers.
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According to researchers it has been clearly proven that the number one cause of accidental deaths in US* is... - Inattention of the driver - Intention of the driver - Driver intent on passengers or co driver - Other passengers intent on the driver - Intent of other drivers - Drivers driving intotents * Most of these accidental deaths are fatal
99 % teenagers get in car crashes!! Don't let your kid go, seriously.... they think they're ready but there not!! Especially in DC scary!
According to statistics male drivers causes twice as many accidents as female drivers.
Because younger drivers have more accidents that experienced drivers. This is a proven fact. Insurance companies do not just charge younger drivers more for fun. The statistics are very plain, more experience results in few accidents.
According to statistics most accidents happen within 25 miles from home this is because drivers tend to be too complacent in this moment.
Insurance rates are derived from claims statistics. The reason that car insurance is more expensive for drivers under 21 is that drivers under 21 have more accidents. Most likely this is due to inexperience but it is a fact that younger drivers do have more accidents.
Teenagers generally cause about 16% of accidents overall. The risk of them being in an accident is 3.6 times higher than drivers of all other ages.
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1 of every 10 drivers get in accidents because of cellphones. Source: http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/
Statistics do seem to indicate on a consistent basis that the Drivers with less experience have more frequent accidents.
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.
Prime Minister Medvedev said that more than 28000 of people collectively killed and became disabled as a result of road accidents. "The level of injuries and deaths on russian roads compared to the developed countries of the world remains unacceptably high. The fact that Russian drivers are not qualified to ride in the car, and the country suffers from the endless car accidents. According to the statistics 84 people killed on the russian roads every day. " More than 87 % of accidents are due to violations of traffic rules by drivers , over 16 % of traffic accidents committed by drivers with experience to three years " .
No, driver's safety is the reason. Drivers under the age of 18 have an exorbitant amount of accidents. They simply are irresponsible drivers at that age. Statistics do not lie.
Companies such as Progressive, State Farm, and AAA offer car insurance for teenagers. In addition, many companies offer discounts if they are safe drivers, go without accidents, and earn good grades in school.