Teen Driving Safety Guide with Life360
Life360 prioritizes the safety and well-being of teenagers behind the wheel. As parents, we understand that driving is an exciting milestone in our teens lives – unfortunately, it also comes with many risks and responsibilities.
In this blog and with our informational infographic, we aim to shed light on the potential hazards that young drivers may face. From discussing common driving risks to sharing essential safety tips, our goal is to equip both teens and parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the road safely.
View our educational infographic here.
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Teen Car Accident Statistics
Most Recent Available Data from 2021
25% of teens were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident
15% of fatal accidents among young drivers involved alcohol
16% of fatal accidents involved distracted driving
2 of 3 teenagers killed in car accidents are male
3058 young drivers died in fatal car accidents
5,037 young drivers were involved in fatal car accidents
Teen Car Accident Risk Factors
Teens and young drivers are more at risk of getting into car accidents than their adult counterparts. These risk factors include:
Inexperience
Immaturity
Anxiety while driving
Peer pressure
Distracted driving
Driving under the influence
Risky Teen Driving Behaviors
As teens and young adults have yet to fully develop, they tend to engage in a number of risky behaviors that adult drivers are less prone to. These risky behaviors behind the wheel include:
Drinking
Smoking marijuana
Texting
Talking on the phone
Driving at night
Riding with other teens in the car
Not wearing a seatbelt
Having only one hand on the steering wheel
Skipping stop signs and red lights
Exceeding the speed limit
Accident Prevention Tips for Teen Drivers
Never drive under the influence
Adhere to the rules of the road, even if no one is around
Avoid distractions while behind the wheel
Have two hands on the steering wheel at all times
Protect Your Teens with Life360
Life360 is not only a family safety app – our driving safety features save lives with:
Auto-enabled crash detection with emergency dispatch
Real-Time Driver Speed + Driving Speed Reports
Phone Usage Reports While Driving
Don’t leave your teen alone on the road. For peace of mind, put Life360 in the passenger seat.
Sources:
https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/teenagers
https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving/index.html
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2774456
https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-teen-drivers
https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/teen-driver-facts-and-statistics/
https://topdriver.com/education-blog/teen-distracted-driving-statistics/