Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. Mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. (NHTSA)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2009 there were 5,148 15-20 year old drivers involved in fatal crashes, including 651 (or 28%) young drivers killed in drunk driving crashes. Alcohol is just one of the many factors that contribute to fatal traffic crashes. In fact, distracted driving is major contributor to car crashes, especially among young drivers.
As part of our involvement with teen driver safety, The Century Council has produced an interactive initiative called The Concentration Game which mimics distractions a driver may face. We encourage you to play the initiative and embed it on your website. Additionally, if you are a motor vehicle administrator or professional driving instructor, download our poster to display in your place of business as a reminder to not drive distracted.
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