A new study found that teens are at the greatest risk of getting into a crash during their first month of solo driving, with the crash risk dropping sharply soon after one and two years of experience behind the wheel, report news sources.
The study conducted by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center on behalf of the AAA Foundation found that during their first month of solo driving, teens are 50 percent more likely to be involved in a crash than in their entire first year, and twice as likely to crash than after their second year of driving experience.
The most common mistakes attributed to the crash rate results were failing to reduce speed, inattention and failure to yield. These mistakes composed 57 percent of the crashes in which teen drivers were at least partly to blame during their first month of solo driving.
As a Columbia car accident lawyer, motorist safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers of all ages to avoid distractions and remain attentive behind the wheel. Because of my experience as a Columbia personal injury attorney, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible vehicle crash. I urge motorists to always practice safe driving habits.
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