Causes of Teen Drivers’ Causes of Teen Drivers’ Auto AccidentsAuto Accidents

The risk of accident increases when a teen driver has peers in the car

The risk of accident increases when a teen driver has peers in the car

Illinois law limits the number of passengers to one person under age 20

until the driver is 18

Illinois law limits the number of passengers to one person under age 20

until the driver is 18

Teen passengers

Research shows that teens driving at night

have a higher incidence ratio of

auto accidents than during the daylight

hours

Research shows that teens driving at night

have a higher incidence ratio of

auto accidents than during the daylight

hours

Under Illinois law, teen drivers between the ages of 16-17 are prohibited from driving between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Sunday through Thursday and between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday

Under Illinois law, teen drivers between the ages of 16-17 are prohibited from driving between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Sunday through Thursday and between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday

Driving at n

ight

Speeding is the third leading cause of fatal

auto accidents

Speeding

Distraction due to cell phone use, changing radio stations, eating

or talking to other passengers can cause

accident.

Illinois law prohibits the use of all handheld cell phones while drivingIllinois law prohibits the use of all handheld cell phones while driving

Distractio

ns

Teens use seat belts less often

than drivers of any other age and that also causes auto

accidents

Under Illinois Law, each driver and passenger shall wear a properly

adjusted and fastened seat safety belt

Under Illinois Law, each driver and passenger shall wear a properly

adjusted and fastened seat safety belt

Seat belts

According MADD, car accidents that cause

death for teens, where nearly one-quarter of traffic fatalities involve alcohol or drug consumption

Illinois has a Zero Tolerance Law, which provides that minors (individuals under

the age of 21) can have their driving privileges suspended for having a BAC of

.01 or greater.

Illinois has a Zero Tolerance Law, which provides that minors (individuals under

the age of 21) can have their driving privileges suspended for having a BAC of

.01 or greater.

Alcohol and

drugs

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