Driving
a car in the US has become one of the most dangerous things to do, and we do it
daily! The latest studies (from
2008-2009) are showing that there are more fatalities from car accidents then
any other activity, and teenagers are the majority of fatalities. Crashes account for every one in three
deaths among teens, which puts them above suicide and disease. Eight teens, between the ages of 16 and
19, die everyday just from car accidents.
The
teens that are most at risk are male drivers, drivers with passengers, and
newly licensed teens. Male drivers
have a tendency to be more aggressive on the road and tend to travel at higher
speeds than females, putting them at higher risks of a fatal crash. In 2009 there were twice as many male
deaths than female deaths. Driving with passengers, majority of whom are teens,
causes some teens to become unfocused on the road or to do stupid stunts due to
peer pressure or simply trying to impress a passenger. Studies show that the more passengers
there are, the higher the risk of a fatal accident is. Newly licensed drivers also put
themselves at more of a risk since it’s their first time driving unsupervised.
A
study from 2008 shows that the most dangerous time to drive is on a weekend
between midnight and 3 am. Between
1,000 and 2,500 fatal crashes occur during this time period out of 34,172 that
occur annually. 25,473 fatal
crashes happen on two-lane roads.
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| A 2008 Study |
It is alarming the number of deaths there are of teens behind the wheel. This article makes me want to be a more of a cautious driver.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely. I've even seen a difference in my driving just from reading this, so i hope it affects many others.
DeleteI was shocked that two lanes had so many deaths. I don't even feel like driving anymore!
ReplyDeleteI was too when i found that out. I would have thought four lanes would have the most.
DeleteIt's scary to see how many deaths here can be alone from car crashes in a year. I feel like taking my time when I drive now and not speed so I can avoid the consequences.
ReplyDeleteI find it scary that most of these deaths are from teenagers just like us.
DeleteI always wondered about how many people die from car crashes alone on average. Agreed with Nimish, can't believe that two lanes had so many deaths.
ReplyDeleteyeah and it is pretty scary to think that our school is right off of one.
DeleteIt seems strange to me that the colder months with snow and sleet (Jan-March) aren't as bad as the other months out of the year. It's surprising that a lot of car accidents also occur on Saturday and Sunday. Though it may make sense to some, I would think the weekdays coming back from work/school and going to work/school is when the most accidents occur.
ReplyDeleteI think its because people actually are more cautious during snowy months than summer time. But i completely agree with you on thinking that most accidents would happen going to/from school/work since everyone always seems to be in a rush.
DeleteI think also adding to dangers of driving are cell phones and such now a days. I also would agree with the male drivers statement. That young men tend to travel faster then women on the roads.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the cell phones. I always look over and see young people texting.
DeleteI think you chose a really good picture goes with the article.
ReplyDeleteAnyway,drive should be careful.
yes it should be. I just don't think too many people understand the dangers.
DeleteThis is a really intersting article, it's got a lot of good facts in it.
ReplyDeletethank you. I hope it's changed your views on driving.
DeleteThe States already did a good job on safety belt rules, in China, most people will left the safety belt aside. Nice topic..
ReplyDeletethats crazy michael. that shouldn't be allowed, after all most deaths are from seat belts
ReplyDeleteI like how this article took a break from the usual car stuff and instead took a look at driving as a whole.
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