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								Photo: Female teen driver in a car with an adult male in the passenger seatLearn the 8 Danger Zones
								Photo: Man buckling seat beltRequire teens to always wear a seat belt
								Photo: Multiple cars on a highway at nightFatal crashes are more likely to occur at nightMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. About eight teens ages 13–19 die every day from motor vehicle crash injuries. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16–19 have a fatal crash rate almost three times as high as drivers ages 20 and older.
The good news is that teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable. We know proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road.Get the FactsFeature: Keep Teen Drivers SafeLearn more about risk factors for teen drivers and how to keep them safe by reading CDC’s Feature article.MoreRecent CDC PublicationsTransportation Risk Behaviors Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019
Does geographic location matter for transportation risk behaviors among U.S. public high school students?MoreParents Are the KeyParents, pediatricians, and communities can find more information on how to keep teens safe on the road at the Parents Are the Key website.  There you can download a free Parent-Teen Driving Agreement and other free materials.MoreGDL Planning GuideCDC’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) System Planning Guide is designed to assist states to assess, develop, and implement actionable plans to strengthen GDL practices.More
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  November 21, 2022						Source: 	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
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