Teen drivers have crash rates nearly 4 times those of drivers 20 and older per mile driven. Immaturity leads to speeding and other risky habits, and inexperience means teen drivers often don’t recognize or know how to respond to hazards.
It’s that time of year, again. Crashes involving animals, especially deer, are on the rise.
Pennsylvania is one of the top states in the country for vehicle crashes involving animals. Most of these crashes involve deer.
Deer collisions can
Distracted driving continues to be an issue we face behind the wheel.
FACTS ABOUT TEEN DISTRACTED DRIVING
Knowing the statistics and facts about teen distracted driving can help families manage this dangerous crash risk.
Distracted driving can make it
You’ve spent years protecting your children from many dangers on and off the road. Now, you face handing them the keys. Are you prepared? Ultimate Defensive Driving is the training company that can help with that!
TEEN DRIVING
One in five fatal crashes involves a drowsy driver, and drivers aged 16 to 24 are at the greatest risk of being involved in a drowsy driving crash. research has shown that young adults aged 19 to 24 are more
At Ultimate Defensive Driving School, one of the reasons why we do this training is because we never know what our clients are going to accomplish in life. If they get hurt or killed in a car crash, we will
In 2019, 4,356 people were killed in crashes involving young drivers ages 15-20. Of these fatalities, 1,603 were young drivers. Teenagers contribute to, and suffer from, the consequences of motor vehicle collisions at a disproportionate rate. Teen drivers ages 16
For Parents
NHTSA’s Teen Driving site contains information on states’ driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas and resources to help you—the parents—lay down the ground rules with your aspiring driver before you hand over
According to the Centers for Disease Control motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that 2,116 drivers aged 15 to 20 died in traffic crashes in 2021, an
Buckle up, every person, front and back, every ride. One of the best ways to keep teens safe is by using a seat belt – even if they are in the back seat. If you wear a seat belt,