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Two-thirds Of Teens Have Had Near Accidents: Learn Why You Should Discuss A New Survey About Teen Driving With Your Child.

Has your teen driver been in a Kansas City accident? What about a near-accident? You may be surprised.

In a recent survey sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), 68% of teens surveyed said they had narrowly avoided a crash in the past year.

The study included more than 2300 high school students from 28 high schools across the country. The students were asked about accidents and near accidents.

• 11% of teens had been in an accident in the past year
  
• 68% of teens had been in a near-accident
• 56% of teen drivers had been involved in more than one near-accident

Who did the teens blame for the near misses? More than half (55%) of the teens surveyed said that other drivers or bad weather caused the near-crash. However, a different picture emerged when the students were questioned about their activity at the time.

• 86% were talking
• 61% were changing songs on portable music players
• 47% had three or more passengers in their vehicle
• 36% were talking on cell phones
• 36% were texting

Why does this matter?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a Kansas City accident than adult drivers. In 2009, 3,000 teens died in car crashes and 350,000 were treated for injuries. Nearly 20% of these accidents were caused by distracted driving; another 21% were caused by speeding. You can learn more about the causes of teen accidents in our article, "Things That Cause Teen Driving Accidents: A New Study Looks At The Factors Put A Teen At Risk Of Becoming An Accident Victim."

How can you keep your child safe?

You can't monitor your child every minute, but you can discuss the risks of distracted driving. Our Kansas City personal injury attorneys suggest creating a teen driving contract with your teen and tying driving privileges to responsible driving behavior. You can about teen driving contracts in our article, "Is Your Teen Driving? A Warrensburg, MO Auto Accident Lawyer Suggests A Teen Driving Contract."

If your child is injured in a Kansas City car crash, it is always a good idea to consult with an attorney. The Kansas City personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys offer free consultations for all Missouri accident victims. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule an appointment.

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