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The...","datePublished":"2021-10-17","dateModified":"2024-09-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/about-us\/#Person","name":"Stokes Stemle, LLC","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/about-us\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02b76809a8bb1e2e89ae628639dd275e08bc9cd4fb207fd202cad74bbeb604f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02b76809a8bb1e2e89ae628639dd275e08bc9cd4fb207fd202cad74bbeb604f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Stokes Stemle, LLC - Personal Injury Attorneys","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stokeslogo600x60.jpg","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stokeslogo600x60.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/teen-driving.jpg","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/teen-driving.jpg","height":683,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/national-teen-driver-safety-week\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":484,"articleBody":"Many of us remember the thrills of learning to drive as a teenager, but teen drivers are more likely to be involved in car accidents than drivers in other age groups. That\u2019s why road safety advocates created National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from Oct. 17 to 23. The goal of the program is to educate teenage drivers about road safety.Teen Driving Accident StatisticsStatistics show that car accidents involving teen drivers occur all too frequently in Alabama and across the United States:The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens nationwide.Data also shows drivers ages 16 to 20 lead all other age groups when it comes to car crashes.In addition, federal crash statistics report that 2,042 people died in crashes involving teen drivers in a recent year.In those fatal accidents, 45 percent of teenagers were not wearing seat belts.Speeding is a top cause of fatal teen driving accidents.Males are more likely to be involved in teen accidents than females.Talking on the phone increases a teen\u2019s risk of crashing by six times. Texting is worse, increasing the likelihood of a car accident by 23 times.Alabama\u2019s teen driving accident statistics are disturbing, too.The Alabama Department of Transportation reports that there were 28,545 crashes involving teen drivers in a single year, including 97 fatal crashes.Accidents involving teenagers for about 9.6 percent of all traffic crashes that same year.Why Are Teen Driving Accidents So Common?Several factors make accidents more common among teenagers, such as:Inexperience \u2014 Teenage drivers haven\u2019t been behind the wheel for very long, making them more prone to mistakes.Distracted driving \u2014 Teens are more susceptible to distractions such as talking on the phone, texting while driving, adjusting the music, and eating.Impaired driving \u2014 Many teenagers underestimate the dangers of drinking or using drugs before driving. This can lead teen drivers to get behind the wheel while they\u2019re impaired, greatly increasing the chances of an accident.How Can Parents Help Prevent Teen Driving Accidents?Here\u2019s how parents can help their teen driver stay safe on the road:Set clear ground rules for allowing your teen driver behind the wheel.Determine consequences and stick to them.Set a good example for your teen driver.Make sure your teenager has enough driving experience before hitting the roads alone.Talk to your teen driver about the dangers of distracted driving and impaired driving.Spend time in the car with your teen driver even after they\u2019ve gotten their licenseHurt in a Teen Driving Accident in Alabama? Contact Our Montgomery Teen Driving Accident Lawyers TodayThe Montgomery teen driving accident lawyers at Stokes Stemle, LLC have many years off experience dealing with teen driving accident cases. Let us help you pursue the compensation you\u2019re owed after a collision. Contact our office today for a free initial consultation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"National Teen Driver Safety Week","item":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/national-teen-driver-safety-week\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]