1.
Speeding
This isn't the top mistake but, it leads to other problems.
12 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
2.
Not turning head lights on after dusk.
11 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
3.
Not using turning signals
11 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
4.
Over estimating their driving ability
11 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
5.
Drinking and Driving
Suprisingly alcohol related crashes are low in teen drivers.
11 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
6.
Texting and driving
Texting behind the wheel has the same crash percentages that driving drunk has.
11 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
7.
Drowsy Driving
Too many extracurriculars can cause this to happen.
10 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
8.
Not Seeing Lightpoles, road dividers and trees
The insurance institute of highway safety reports that half of all teenage driver accidents are one car accidents. Many times teens have trouble judging distance and speed.
10 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
9.
Not being able to anticipate.
This happens with adults too. The teen starts daydreaming and ends up hitting a deer or other road hazards.
10 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
10.
Owner neglect of the automobile.
Tires are the main concern here. Teens, espically boys, spend their money on other things like dates and clothes rather than a new set of tires.
10 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
11.
Over correcting at high speeds.
Many teenagers don't know how to handle a car on slippery or icy roads. This takes experience and teens just don't have it.
10 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
12.
Talking on a cell phone.
10 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
13.
Not wearing a seat belt
Safety belts are the biggest life saver in car accidents.
9 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
14.
Too much activity in the car
To many friends and too much music can create an unsafe enviornment.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
15.
Using headphone while driving.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
16.
Kissing their date.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
17.
Driving Mom's SUV
Parents may think an SUV is the safest car on the road and in some respects it is. But they score poorly in roll over tests.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
18.
Choosing the wrong car for their driving skills.
Sports cars may look sporty but, many of them don't handle well.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
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