Alcohol is involved in almost half of all motor vehicle crashes that kill teen-agers. Every 31 minutes a person dies in an alcohol-related car crash. Getting the Message Across Driving a car while intoxicated is deadly for drivers of all ages, especially teen-agers.
Teens are the most inexperienced age group on the road.
They are subject to more peer pressure and risk-taking, less likely to wear seat belts and more likely to drink and drive than others. Unfortunately, they may also be the hardest of all age groups to reach with preventive efforts. Various national, state, and local groups are attempting to reach teen-agers through the media, the schools, and their peers. Mandatory seat belt laws and lowering legal blood-alcohol levels are proven legislative methods that help save lives. Can Help Teach your child the risks associated with drunk driving and riding with a drunk driver.