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   What are the major weaknesses of most teenage drivers? What can parents do to strengthen those areas of weakness?

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   Asked by MimiC from San Antonio, TX
   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Teen drivers can be easily distracted with technology and peer pressure. If a teenage shows that they can handle greater responsibilities without parental supervision and have proven that they can demonstrate the ability to make sound decision/judgments around their peers, parents should help their young adult family members with there strong desires to be more independent, adult like and responsible.
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   Answered by DriveCentral LLC. 8261 Thouron Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19150, 267-744-0007 (Novice with 7 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Teen drivers have the highest fatal crash risk of any age group. Per mile traveled, they have the highest involvement rates in all types of crashes, from those involving only property damage to those that are fatal. The problem is worst among 16 year-olds, who have the most limited driving experience that often results in risk-taking behind the wheel
   
   Crash Risk Factors
   
   Driver error
   Compared with crashes of older drivers, those of teenagers more often involve driver error.
   Speeding
   Excessive speed is a factor in higher crash rates among 16-year-old drivers.
   Single-vehicle crashes
   More fatal crashes of teenage drivers involve only the teen's vehicle. Typically, these involve high speed and/or driver error.
   Passengers
   Fatal crashes among teens are more likely to occur when other teenagers are in the car. The risk increases with every additional passenger. In 2003, 59 percent of teenage passenger deaths happened in vehicles driven by another teenager.
   Alcohol
   Although this is a problem among drivers of all ages, it's actually less of a problem for drivers ages 16 and 17. In 2003, the estimated percent of fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers of this age who had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) at or above 0.08 percent was 16 percent — down 60 percent since 1982.
   Night driving
   This is a high-risk activity for beginners. Per mile driven, the crash rate for teenagers driving at night with passengers is 4 to 5 times more likely than teenagers who drive alone during the day. (Source: National Safety Council , 2005)
   Low seat belt use
   Teenagers generally are less likely to use safety belts than adults. In 2003, 57 percent of 16- to 20-year-old passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing safety belts. (Source:National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , 2005)
   
   
   What You Can Do When parents understand the risk factors involved in letting 16-year-olds get behind the wheel, they can act to improve the situation for their own children.
   
   Don't rely solely on driver education.
   High school driver education may be the most convenient way to learn driving skills, but it doesn't always produce safer drivers. Parents also should set good examples when they drive while reinforcing the lessons their teens learned in drivers ed.
   
   Restrict night driving.
   Most nighttime fatal crashes among young drivers occur between 9 p.m. and midnight, so you can reduce their risk of a crash by restricting nighttime driving after 9 p.m. The problem isn't just that late-night driving requires more skill. Outings late at night tend to be recreational. In these circumstances, even teens who usually follow all the rules can easily be distracted or encouraged to take risks.
   
   Restrict passengers.
   Teen passengers in a vehicle can distract a beginning driver and/or lead to greater risk-taking. Because young drivers often transport their friends, there's a teen passenger problem as well as a teen driver problem. In 2003, 59 percent of teenage passenger deaths occurred in vehicles driven by another teenager. While night driving with passengers is particularly lethal, many fatal crashes with teen passengers occur during the day. The best policy is to restrict teen passengers, especially multiple teens, all the time.
   
   Supervise practice driving.
   Take an active role in helping your teenager learn how to drive. Plan a series of practice sessions in a wide variety of situations, including night driving. Give beginners time to work up to challenges like driving in heavy traffic or on the freeway. Supervised practice should be spread over at least six months and continue even after a teenager graduates from a learner's permit to a restricted or full license.
   
   Remember you are a role model.
   New drivers learn a lot by example, so practice safe driving. Teens who have crashes and violations often have parents with poor driving records.
   
   Require safety belt use.
   Don't assume that seat belt use when you're in the car with your 16-year-old means belts will be used all the time, especially when your child is out with peers. Remember that belt use is lower among teenagers than older people. Insist on belts all the time.
   
   Prohibit driving after drinking.
   Make it clear that it's illegal and highly dangerous for a teenager to drive after drinking alcohol or using any other drug. While alcohol isn't a factor in most crashes of 16-year-old drivers, even small amounts of alcohol will impair teens.
   
   Choose vehicles for safety, not image.
   Teenagers should drive vehicles that reduce their chances of a crash and offer protection in case they do crash. For example, small cars don't offer the best protection in a crash. Avoid cars with performance images that might encourage speeding. Also, be mindful that certain vehicles with a higher center of gravity may be more prone to roll over.
   Links: waltersdriving.com
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   Answered by Walters Driving School Freeman Mill Rd, Suffolk, VA, 23438, 757-729-2992 (Novice with 5 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Thwy should take a Defensive driving Class to strengthen their knowledge and learn from others.
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   Answered by Eltingville Lutheran Church Defensive Driving 300 Genesee Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10312, 718-608-9451 (Novice with 6 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   On teendriving.com you'll find hundreds of safe driving and defensive driving tip for you and your child that is now driving
   Links: www.teendriving.com
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   Answered by Guard Yourself Now 74 Brown Rd, Middletown, NY, 10941, 845-361-4110 (Novice with 37 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   PEER PRESURE.LACK OF EXPIRIENCE.TEACH BY EXAMPLE.ALWAYS CORRECT,SHOW STATICTICS IN TEENAGE ACCIDENTS.
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   Answered by City Line Driving School 17 101st Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11208, 718-235-6438 (Novice with 2 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Teen driving school will help teens to get better at driving and might give them a discount on insurance policy. Parents can monitor teen drivers for the 1st year to make sure they get better control on the car they are driving.
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   Answered by SER Insurance Solutions 17822 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706, 562-916-3214 (Novice with 5 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   One of the major weaknesses of teenage drivers is their inattention to driving conditions. This inattention causes accidents for everyone on the road. There is a rise of accidents involving phones and texting and teenagers, at least in California. To get these and further questions answered go to or
   Links: www.a1safedriver.com, www.123driversed.com, www.a1startdriving.com
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   Answered by A1DrivingandTraffic (Novice with 26 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.