Following Too Closely is the No. 1 Factor in Local Accidents
Among
In the 16-19 age
group,
25%
of all accidents occur
from following too closely.
Primary Accident Factors
16-19 Year Olds
1.
Following too closely
2. Failure to yield right of way
3.
Driver explanation
4.
Disregard
signal/sign
5.
Ran off road right
In terms of
safety on the road, many parents dread the late night hours, but actually the
after-school hours, from
Traffic increases around this time and with more cars on the road, more attention needs to be paid. Avoiding distractions such as cell phones and CD players can help keep drivers more aware of the road.
Winter driving presents difficult road conditions and shows an increase
in the number of accidents, but guess what other month shows an increase? May --
graduation time.
Graduation is an exciting time for any teen and with that newfound freedom some teens drive with less caution on the road. But with such a bright future on the horizon after high school, teens should remain conscientious drivers to be sure they reach that future safely.
How can you help your teen drive safely on the road?
Practice driving with your teen and lead by example.
Then when it’s their turn behind the wheel they will have learned from
the best!