The extra accidents and speeding fines incurred by their drivers show up in their insurance premiums. Depth perception - We need good vision and an ability to accurately judge the speed and distance of approaching traffic and other roadway hazards. Knowing how fast our vehicle can negotiate tight corners on different types of roadways, and in varying weather conditions, minimizes our chances of crashing. Experience - New drivers lack the ability to divide their attention between control and safety functions. Their choice of enhanced mobility, derived from driving at greater speed or in a more daring style, is made more attractive when the risks of detection by the police or involvement in a collision appear small.
New drivers have a tendency to underestimate reaction time and braking distance.
A lapse of attention caused by girl or guy watching, competes with the concentration about something else other than our driving, or letting someone else attract our attention will remove our concentration. Whenever you're driving a vehicle and your attention is not on the road, you're putting yourself, your passengers, other vehicles, and pedestrians in danger. These are some of the distractions drivers cited most frequently as reasons for their road traffic accidents. Teen drivers need to be aware that the pressure to show-off placed on them by other occupants of their vehicle unintentionally places all of the car's occupants and everyone else on the road in danger. Vehicle characteristics - Looking away from the road ahead to find or operate controls in an unfamiliar vehicle while driving can seriously limit the reaction time available to avoid an unexpected roadway hazard.