One of the five reasons young drivers, age 16 to 20 are involved in more collisions than older drivers is lack of driving experience.

One of the five reasons young drivers, age 16 to 20 are involved in more collisions than older drivers is lack of personal driving experience. Young drivers are considered to have less personal driving experience than the older which results in more collision.  

EXPLANATION:  

A fatal car accident is one of the biggest causes of death in the USA. Based on the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, six USA teenagers die from a car accident every day. Young drivers, especially males age of 16-19 are at a greater risk of a car accident than any other age group of drivers. At least, there are several major factors of young driver collision which is still related to their lack of personal driving experience.  

Here is the list:

•Inexperienced driving

Drivers who just got their driving license less than two years are considered to be an inexperienced driver. They are not prepared to acknowledge and react to certain dangerous situations when driving. Car accidents are also high during the first months after getting the license. Thus, young drivers need more time to get a personal driving experience.  

•Distracted driving

Driving needs full concentration, the tinniest distraction will lead to a fatal crash. Distracted driving, for example driving while eating, using a mobile phone, chatting with the passengers, and turning the radio will lessen the drivers focus so that it can lead to disaster. Young drivers are also prohibited to drive while under the influence of alcohol because it can turn into fatal car accidents. Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous activities that cause injuries.  

•Reckless driving

Drivers are very emotional and enthusiastic. Sometimes they don’t realize that their activity dangers themselves. For example, is driving in a full-speed which leads to an incident. It is considered reckless driving where male teens are having a higher risk of being involved in a car crash than female teens. Other reckless driving which is dangerous are street racing, tailgating, lane changes, and illegal turn.

LEARN MORE:  

If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, we recommend you to also take a look at the following questions:

1.Drivers were tested on various driving exercises before they had been drinking. they were given alcoholic beverages of their choice. occurred as bals increased : link  

2.A person chargd with DUI : link  

KEYWORDS: driving, driving law, young driver, reason young drivers involved more collisions, young drivers collision  

Subject: Social Studies

Class: 10-12

Sub-chapter: Driving accident  

answer; size, shape, color and status;

answer; rate;