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NIH research shows risk factors for teen drivers’ high crash rates – 4
Narrator: This is NIH Health Matters. I’m Joe Balintfy. According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three teen deaths. The NIH’s Dr. Bruce Simons-Morton says a new research study highlights the teenage driving dilemma.
Simons-Morton: Newly licensed drivers of all ages, but particularly teenagers, are at high risk for crashes early on because they’re inexperienced. It takes a lot of practice to become better. But all drivers eventually become relatively good. The dilemma is that teens only learn by driving but the more they drive, the greater their risk.
Narrator: For more information on this research, visit www.nichd.nih.gov. Health Matters is produced by the NIH, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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