Why are crash rates so high for teens?
A number of factors contribute to high crash rates among teen drivers: .Teens lack the psychological and physiological maturity to safely manage risk and hazardous driving conditions. .Teens are taught to drive under optimal conditions and don’t have experience with potentially hazardous situations. .Teens are at a life stage in which they believe they are invincible (the “it won’t happen to me” mindset), and are more likely than older drivers to underestimate dangerous situations. .Teens are attracted to risk and are less likely to take safety precautions, such as wearing seatbelts.
