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Driving safety.
Jason felt discouraged. He didn't think he was driving very fast, but a police officer stopped him and issued a $100 ticket because Jason was going 25 miles over the speed limit.
Have you or a friend ever received a ticket for speeding or even caused an automobile accident? Do you know someone your age who was killed or injured in a car wreck? If so, you're not alone _ teen driving accidents and fatalities are unfortunately all too common.
Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds? Or maybe you've heard that two out of three teenagers who die in car accidents are passengers in vehicles driven by other teens. The fact is, teenage automobile accidents are a serious problem. Safety experts are trying to change that by educating teens about the choices they make when they get behind the wheel or ride in a vehicle with other teens.
Everyone needs to drive safely and defensively. But if you're an inexperienced or teenage driver, it's even more important to understand your responsibilities on the road. Fortunately, being careful and getting more experience behind the wheel can help you become a safer driver.
WHAT CAUSES AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS?
Many things can cause an automobile accident, including weather, reckless driving, speeding, drinking, drug use and road rage. Teens, who are newer to driving, may be more likely to make mistakes, use poor judgment or have trouble reacting to sudden changes when they drive.
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Source: HighBeam Research, Driving safety.