You may not want to think about it, but the leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 20 in the United States is motor vehicle crashes. Fortunately though, by instilling positive driving habits in your teen, the chances of a fatal car crash are greatly reduced. Here’s a quick look at a few startling teen driving statistics you should be aware of. 

• In the year 2012, there were 2,823 teenagers who died as a result of being in a car crash. Of those who were killed, more than 66% of them were male. 
• 60% of teenagers who are involved in fatal car accidents are the driver, with 53% of the crashes taking place on the weekend – Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. On these days, teenagers are most likely to be involved in a fatal crash from 9 pm – 12 am. 
• 54% of deaths that occur to teenage passengers occurs when a teenager is driving the car. 

Here are distractions that commonly result in teenage crashes:

• Having too many passengers in the car
• Having the music turned up too loud
• Reaching for an object
• Not keeping eyes on the road
• Grooming

It’s your job to make sure your teen is getting the practice he needs to be a good driver. You should do your best to incorporate as many practice hours as possible in to your teens schedule before he goes to get his actual license. You should also set a good example by making sure you follow all driving laws. To learn more about teen driving, please don’t hesitate to contact Saucon Insurance Agency.