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Why do young drivers have a higher crash rate when they carry passengers?

April 26, 2017carry crash Drivers passengers rate young

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Why do young drivers have a higher crash rate when they carry passengers?

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Passengers can distract the driver and make it harder for the driver to concentrate on driving. This means that the driver cannot as safely scan the road ahead for such things as road signs and other road users, and this increases the chance of a crash. Having more than one passenger can also encourage the driver to take greater risks.