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Missouri Teenage Drivers- One More is Too Many

Teen driving accidents are serious business. The Centers for Disease for Control (CDC) says that motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death for teenagers. In fact, one death in three is crash related. Statistics from 2009 for teens ages 16-19 show that eight teenagers died every day in that year from a driving related crash. What can be done to keep Missouri teens safer on the road?

The good news is that unlike many diseases, the problem with deadly teen driving is highly preventable. In fact, many states have adopted new laws in recent years designed to help prevent teen driving accidents. In the state of Missouri, new teen drivers are not allowed to have more than a single unrelated passenger under the age of 21 with them for the first six months after they get their driver's license. While this law may cause a lot of frustration for new drivers, it is a safety measure that makes a lot of sense. According to the CDC's website, "The presence of teen passengers increases the crash risk of unsupervised teen drivers. This risk increases with the number of teen passengers." For most former teen drivers, the statistics add up. Teenagers often suffer from the idea that they are invincible, and good sense can take a backseat to showing off and impressing friends. The more teens you put together in a single vehicle, the more chance you have for trouble. Teenagers also do not use seatbelts very often. They are less likely to observe safe driving practices that the rest of the drivers on the road have come to know with years of experience save lives. Alcohol is also likely to be a factor in many teen related crashes. In 208 the CDC says that alcohol was a factor in 25 percent of accidents involving young people between the ages of 15 and 10. What can be done to combat the scary statistics related to teen motor vehicle crashes? Rules like restricting the numbers of teens allowed with other teens in cars has proven effective. Such rules are part of Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) programs. While the rules vary a little from state to state the overall picture is clear: GDL programs reduce the deadly crashes, up to 40 percent in 16-year-old drivers. Parents can help their teen drivers by insisting on safe teen driving tips. That means seatbelts be word at all times. Further, knowing where your kids are going and who they are with is vitally important. Parents must also be committed to reinforcing consequences for teenagers when their driving habits prove to be reckless. Teens have their entire lives ahead of them to be behind the wheel of a car, but if they are not safe behind the wheel, their lives can be cut needlessly short. Have you been injured by a Missouri car crash caused by a reckless teen driver? Call the Missouri car accident injury lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys for more information on your rights. Call 888-348-2616 to schedule a free initial consultation. Access more important information by downloading a free copy of the resource guide 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim.

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