While teens account for only 7 percent of all drivers, they are involved in 14 percent of all fatal auto accidents and 20 percent of all accidents, according to the American Automobile Association. Forty-three percent of these deaths occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Eight states have put substantial restrictions on the motoring privileges of teen-agers. The graduated licensing system often requires that a parent or adult accompany a new driver. Once they have completed 25 or 50 hours of driving, they are allowed to venture forth alone.
Some states limit the number of youngsters who can ride with a teen-age driver.
Others will suspend licenses after two moving violations. The Canadian province of Ontario adopted such a program several years ago.