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Fewer Young Passengers Means Fewer Fatal Crashes for Teen Drivers  


Author:  Susan  Pedo.


Source: Volume 20, Number 02, Spring 2016 , pp.29-29(1)




Impaired Driving Update

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Abstract: 

When it comes to teen driving, “the more the merrier” does not apply. Young passengers present distractions that greatly increase crash risks for inexperienced teen drivers. This article explores risk by the numbers as well as factors that mitigate risk.

Keywords: graduated driver license (GDL) laws; exceptions for family members; parental influence

Affiliations:  1: New York Teen Safe Driving Coalition.

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