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Avoiding Teen Driver Crashes in Louisiana

Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of preventable deaths for teenagers in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Although recent data suggests that the overall rate of teen driver fatalities has decreased recently, the rate of deaths and serious injuries among teen drivers remains high. It is important for teen drivers, as well as other motorists with whom they share the roads in and around Shreveport, to know how to avoid crashes. When a collision does occur, it is essential to seek advice from a Shreveport auto injury lawyer as soon as possible. An attorney at our firm can speak with you today about the details of your case, but in the meantime, we can provide you with more information about avoiding teen driver crashes in Louisiana.

Common Causes of Teen Driver Collisions

In order to avoid teen driver collisions, it is essential to know what usually causes these types of crashes. According to Youth.gov, the following are among the most common reasons for teen motor vehicle collisions in the United States:

Alcohol impairment;
Drug impairment;
Distracted driving;
Driving with other teen vehicle occupants;
Risky driving decisions, such as pulling into traffic without enough space, making illegal lane changes, maintaining an unsafe following distance, and speeding;
Driving during nighttime without sufficient experience; and
Driving during the weekends when there are more vehicles on the road and a higher chance for a collision.

How to Avoid a Crash: Teen Drivers and Other Motorists Sharing the Road

Recognizing the behaviors that most frequently cause teen driving collisions can help teenagers and their parents know what types of behaviors need to be avoided. In addition to recognizing the common proximate causes of teen driving crashes, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also recommends that parents do the following:

Spend extra time driving with your teenager to give them more practice behind the wheel, including in riskier situations;
Consider instituting your own graduated licensing program that involves a probation period and the gradual extension of driving privileges to your teen;
Ensure that your teen driver has a vehicle with up-to-date safety standards; and
Set a good example for your teen driver when you are behind the wheel by avoiding common risky behaviors like distracted driving, intoxicated driving, and aggressive driving.

As the NSC claims, “crashes involving young drivers (15 to 20 years old) impact people of all ages.” Collisions involving teen drivers often involve motorists and vehicle occupants of varying ages, and it is important to remember that anyone can be seriously injured or killed in a crash involving a teen driver. So ensuring that teens become better and safer drivers is a critical task to prevent injuries on the road among vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists of all ages.

Contact a Shreveport Teen Driving Collision Attorney Today

Were you recently injured in a motor vehicle collision, or was your teen driver injured in a crash? If so, it is important to seek advice from an experienced Shreveport auto accident lawyer at Rice & Kendig about your case. We can speak with you today to learn more about the traffic crash, and based on the facts of your case, we can provide you with information about the options available to you for seeking compensation. Contact us today at 318-222-2772 for more information about filing a car crash claim in Louisiana.

Sources:

injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/road-users/teen-drivers/

youth.gov/youth-topics/factors-increase-risk-crashes

healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/safety/Pages/Behind-the-Wheel-Helping-Teens-Become-Safe-Drivers.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIktfiqtSkhgMVNElHAR2lKQjUEAAYASAAEgKFfPD_BwE

By Rice & Kendig, LLC | Posted on July 16, 2024

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