teenagers are involed in more traffic accidents than any other age group  is this sitution  inevitable?
111204
Each state keeps their own records, but the info from Kentucky is typical.\nThe statistics do show that teens are involved in more accidents than any other age group, including the elderly, and most studies hold that most of these are preventable.\nRisk-taking and inability to use proper safety devices are part of the problem.\nSee the site below for additional details:
155894
I think it should be.  That way we know inexperienced drivers are getting the proper training to become good drivers.\n\nHope that sounds right!!
12201
Drinking and driving is a great concern here (in the US) where many teenagers have access to the family automobile.  It is possible to learn how to drive in a relatively short time for example using Drivers Ed (I began on my 16th birthday - 67 years ago today!) but it takes much longer to integrate all the new knowledge with experience behind the wheel.  For example a skilled driver can spot danger well ahead even while wistling their favorite tune while a beginner may be entering a rotary (roundabout?) for the very first time.\n\nExperiments have proved that if two piano players start to drink until both are drunk at a given blood alcohol concentration, the less experienced piano player (with newly learned skills) will perform well below normal ability far sooner than the piano Pro (with well ingrained skills).\n\nTherefore it follows that new drivers drinking while still integrating skills under age 21 are more prone to lose their skills and judgement and cause fatal accidents, killing themselves and their friends and people standing or driving nearby.  Many below the age of 21 are still in high school and even drive to school.  Eighteen to 21 is an important transition age in many ways.  \n\nNo one should drink and drive - and no one wants to lose their teenaged sons or daughters.\n\nIt is good that UK children are taught moderation, hopefully in all things.
880898
I HOPE SO \nTHE WAY SOME OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE DRIVE IS AWFUL
811764
a vehicle is the leading cause of death under age 30.  distractions on the road or in vehicles are probably very deadly statistically.  we need to take these things seriously.  other people's lives are at stake.  if someone wants your business, they will look for it when they need it.  this sort of information can be stored anywhere and is better when stored in a book or list, like the phone book for example.  I'm fine with people putting up signs on their own property.  Just not where someone from the public road might be distracted by while driving.
282165
Are you making a corelation between students that skip school and the number of traffic accidents/injuries there are? Are you otherwise suggesting that students who choose to skip school make bad citizens and are no longer contribute to the overall good will of the citizenship?
67831
It's a trend and many teenagers feel the need to follow trends.
217121
Well I have met some people over 40 who have had less life experiance than some 20 yr olds I know.. However since I am getting into the higher age brackets now I can see where you are comming from with alot of them.
884947
If they raised the legal driving age to 30, then 30 year olds would be causing fatal crashes daily.  They're new to driving and still getting the hang of it.  Yes, some of it has to do with irresponsibility, but for the most part they aren't skilled enough to know how to manoever their way around sticky situations.  It takes time and practice to be really good at something, no matter what age a person is.
637454
Driving is not a right, it is a priveledge. Priveledges are earned, not just bestowed upon people. Elderly people are not always feeble or unsafe to drive, just as not all teenagers drive recklessly. But common sence tells us that just as teenagers are more likely to cause accidents due to inexperience and false confidence (see statistics), elderly people are more likely to cause accidents due to normal decline in mental and physical function (eyesight particularly). Young drivers are schooled and tested and drive under restrictions (ie adults in car, etc) so why should we not also have restrictions on older drivers? Restrictions in the form of mandatory testing, doctors note, restricted to daylight hours, etc? Driving history, overall health, and age should be considered when evaluating someones PRIVELDGES.
356011
if you are 20+years old and asking I think your out of luck..\n\nmost of the drivers drive on tracks BEFORE they can get a lisence to drive on the street. that kind of experiance is tough to overcome.\n\nstart on local dirt tract and hope your good!!
893794
Not necesssarily.  The young may, or may not, have better morals, but they tend to have more confidence in the future.  It is the middle aged person who has reached the plateau, and is perhaps seeing younger people being promoted over him, who is likely to go bad.
1011922
Yes its too dangerous now a days. When our parents were kids it wasnt bad, but now everyone sucks at driving. People kill bikers all the time becuase of their stupid...I would stay away from it unless you live in a small town.
1070695
since you only know a few 'AT risk" teens-your area is doing well. There are many here in my area. Have you checked with the county agencies in the area?
1049392
No.Children do not understand how fragile life is and have no regard for others. A car can be a weapon when used improperly and that is why the number of teenage deaths from driving have increased over the years.
1090952
I think now in days the main problem concerning teens would be dealing with the fact that life is changing rapidly ....including communication with parents before we had a stay home mom and kids were more involved in outddoors and gathering with friends and ...now its playstation..computer.fast food...and no communication with parents...so they meet friends and drugs and pregnancy.....So rather than that I think the problem is we parents should be in each of our kids life and allow them to bring out there wings ....and fly to a higher level. Space....guidance instead of demanding ...encourage.......Finding support will be a problem..
99750
I remember how important it was to me to get my license at 16 to begin working and earning a paycheck. So I am not against 16 year olds getting their license. I do, however, agree with longer "probationary" terms for teen drivers. No driving (except work travel) after midnight, no groups of teens (more than 2) in a car without an adult over the age of 25, etc.