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Graduated driver licensing can make teen drivers safer

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Apr 11, 2012 8:53:00 AM

 

Graduated driver licensing can make teen drivers safer

Teen drivers are four times more likely to get into crashes than older motorists, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but graduated driver licensing (GDL) could help improve young drivers' safety on the road. A recent report conducted by the Allstate Foundation and the National Safety Council found that implementing GDL laws in all 50 states could save as many as 2,000 lives each year, Insurance Journal reports. Automotive accidents are the leading cause of death among American teens, which is why the National Safety Council is urging politicians to consider enacting GDL laws

"Teen driving deaths are a real public health crisis," Vicky Dinges, the vice president of public social responsibility at Allstate, told the news source. "What's worse is that these deaths are avoidable."

GDL laws, such as limiting the amount of passengers in the car and restricting when teens can and cannot drive, are already in place in a number of states. The report shows that the states with GDL laws in place have seen a decline of nearly 40 percent in teen driving-related deaths.

These laws can make the roads safer for everyone, but drivers should be prepared if an accident does happen. Emergency kits can be handy in case a car breaks down on the highway, and an extended warranty can be purchased to cover the cost of repairs.

 

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