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Five Mistakes That Cause Missouri Teen Driving Accidents

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, teen drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a Missouri auto accident than an older adult. Of course, teens lack the driving experience of an older driver, but they also tend to make some common mistakes. Our Kansas City auto accident attorneys have compiled this list of the top mistakes made by teen drivers.

Top 5 Mistakes That Contribute To Kansas City Teen Driving Crashes:

1. Driving while distracted. In a 2007 survey, more than half of all teens questioned admitted to talking on a cell phone while driving. Fifty-three percent reported seeing a friend text or use a handheld electronic device while behind the wheel. Other common teen driving distractions include eating food, doing homework, grooming, and even changing radio stations.
2. Engaging in risky behavior. Teens may deliberately ignore traffic signals, school zone signs, stop signs and other traffic signals.
3. Speeding. Teens drive an average of 1.3 miles per hour faster than adult drivers. As new drivers, teens may not understand how speed affects driver response time. They may see an empty stretch of road as an invitation to speed or race. Approximately one-third of fatal crashes involving young drivers occur at high speeds.
4. Driving with too many passengers in a car. Teen life revolves around friends. When there are too many friends to fit in a car, teens may try to cram them in. But, crowded cars pose several dangers. The risk of a Missouri car crash doubles when a teen driver has two passengers and triples when there are three or more. When there are not enough seat belts to go around, the unbuckled passengers are at an increased risk of injury. Unbuckled passengers are also a risk to others in the car. In a Missouri traffic accident, an unsecured passenger can fly through the vehicle and cause injury to passengers who are buckled up.
5. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Teens sometimes experiment with alcohol or drugs. Teens may drive while impaired because they are afraid of the consequences of calling their parents. Drivers who are impaired have slow reactions, poor judgment, and are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as speeding and not wearing a seatbelt.

Was your teen injured while riding with a friend? Your family may be eligible for insurance compensation. To learn more, download a copy of our free book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.

If you would like to discuss your child's MO car accident claim with an experienced Kansas City auto accident attorney, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

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