Safety Concerns of a Teenagers or Young Drivers

A number of accidents occur between different vehicles on the road were young drivers. Usually these accidents are so threatening that they result in the deaths of involved individuals. Approximately, 41,000 people die annually due to car accidents and a lot more are injured. According to a survey, about 3,236,000 injuries were reported the same year.

Although it is literally impossible to completely stop these accidents, we can all work together to immensely minimize the rate. For this purpose, teenage drivers are bound to play an important role as most of the cars are driven by this class of people. Below are a few tips young drivers can use, but they generally help all the drivers, regardless of the category they fall under.

• The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. In addition to that, nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.
  Teenagers tend to use cell phone frequently. In any other circumstance, using a cell phone is fine but while driving, it can have serious consequences; as it takes the focus of the driver off the road.
• Speeding is a major contributor to fatal teen accidents. It’s especially true when driving on unfamiliar roads or with busy traffic. Instead of feeling the pressure of keeping up with others, try driving at your comfort, in the slow lane.
• Turning the radio on for some music can also be distracting for some people, especially for the amateur ones. Moreover, the occasional temptations to eat, drink, flip around the radio dial, or play music loudly while you’re cruising around town, all can cause your mind or vision to wander, at least for a few seconds; that’s all it takes by the way.
• Having more teenage passengers tend to increase the risk of getting into a car accident. Drive solo if you can help it, especially if you are an amateur.
• If possible, drive a safe car with the up-to-date safety equipment installed (such as anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and air bags), plus it should have the crash safety record.
• Drive safe – this doesn’t only apply to teens. Practice Defensive Driving for as long as you can. Defensive Driving training in Guelph educates learners about effective safety tips and prepares them for the worst.
• I hope this goes without saying, always wear a seat belt. It reduces the chance of traffic-related fatalities by 45 percent. According to NHTSA, in 2006 over 15,000 lives were saved by seat belt use. Moreover, seat belts assist when, right after an accident, the person’s body is about to encounter a second collision.
• Never drive while drunk. As per another survey, made by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in May 2014, every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. This shows how unwise it is to even consider the prospect of driving with an unconscious head.

All Young drivers in Guelph who want to make a difference and understand that driving maturely is to add to everyone’s safety, are encouraged to join the school.