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Nationwide teen driving fatalities increases in first half of 2012

GasBuddy Blog -- A report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that the number of 16- and 17-year-old driver deaths in passenger vehicles increased dramatically for the first six months of 2012, based on preliminary data supplied by all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Overall, 16- and 17-year-old driver deaths increased from 202 to 240 – a 19 percent jump.

The increase in teen driver deaths coincides with a projection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in which all traffic deaths increased by 8 percent. It is particularly concerning that 16- and 17-year-old driver deaths appear to have increased at an even greater rate.

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Submitted Mar 05, 2013 By: PD

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zildjianboy All-Star Author Tulsa Posts:717 Points:435,540 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 8:34:57 PM Ignore zildjianboy Report Abuse wow
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 5:51:22 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse take cell phone and credit card away - takes some of the biggest distractors out of teenagers' lives.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 5:56:11 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse php: indeed. Esp. in today's world where the teenagers have no responsibility and there are no consequences for poor choices.
phpearso Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:109 Points:133,770 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 2:15:02 AM Ignore phpearso Report Abuse Sixteen is too young imo. Sixteen was set originally for farm kids to drive on the roads as they had been driving tractors in the fields for a few yrs. before they were 16 and had the maturity which came from being responsible for many other chores . Kids today as a rule have less responsibility. Raise the age to 18 and make them pay for their own drivers training classes.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 5:56:53 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse BD: I agree with what you're saying 100% but please remember, ALL CAPS means your shouting. And frankly, I like to keep my hearing for a little while longer ;)
BDNNOD Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:119 Points:44,740 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 3:22:32 PM Ignore BDNNOD Report Abuse WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO 'DRIVER EDUCATION CLASS' IN JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, LIKE BACK WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER. YOU EVEN GOT SCHOOL CREDITS FOR TAKING THE CLASSES, AND LETS NOT FORGET THE LOWER INSURANCE RATES OFFERED BY THE VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR TAKING AND PASSING THESE CLASSES. THEY SHOULD BE MADE PART OF THE REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM. ANOTHER CLASS FOR INSTANCE, 'DRIVER SAFETY' ... WHERE DRIVING WITH THE RADIO TURNED DOWN LOW (OR NO 'BOOM-BOXES' IN THE TRUNK, THAT RATTLE THE CAR WINDOWS IN THE LANES NEXT TO THE 'NOISE-BUSTERS'). LETS NOT FORGET ALL THOSE KIDS TUNING-IN THEIR IPODS AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE ON THEIR CELLPHONES, TEXTING OR CHATTING WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO OTHER DRIVERS, BICYCLISTS, OR PEDESTRIANS IN THE WALLWAYS CROSSING STREETS (AND THAT GOES FOR THE ADULTS TOO, DRIVING WITH PHONES STUCK IN THEIR FACES), LIKE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES ON THE ROAD. LETS GET A BETTER HANDLE ON USE OF THESE 'TOYS' WHILE DRIVING, FOR HEAVENS SAKE!!
Tommyguns45 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:212 Points:131,205 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 3:09:54 PM Ignore Tommyguns45 Report Abuse A teen should not be able to drive by their self until age 17, 16 is way to young in this fast paced world with too many gadgets for kids to play with and drive at the same time.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 8:23:39 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse and teach them in professional driving schools, rather than having mom or dad do the job.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2013 8:36:08 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse easy way: take away the cell phones.
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,515 Points:3,076,915 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:28:17 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Quite simply stated, 16 and 17 year olds do NOT have the emotional maturity to be behind the wheel of a moving WEAPON. Looking back on my own driving behavior at that age, it's a miracle I didn't kill myself or anyone else. I'd say most of my friends were the same way. Someone was definitely watching out for me.
7SPEEDY7 Champion Author Flint Posts:1,281 Points:603,725 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 3:36:27 PM Ignore 7SPEEDY7 Report Abuse sad
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,716 Points:1,817,135 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 2:07:22 PM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse Sad commentary.
rasprout Champion Author Tacoma Posts:3,367 Points:1,218,935 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 12:39:38 PM Ignore rasprout Report Abuse the sad thing is it takes parental responsibility, NOT the kids being responsible to make change happen.
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,770 Points:736,485 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:58:51 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse No surpise there if you drive today. But it is a repeat story
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,057 Points:1,967,410 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:23:08 AM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Reinstate driver's ed in school!
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Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,220 Points:1,114,065 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:08:05 AM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse That teen driving fatalities are increasing despite the improved vehicle designs with all of the safety features tells me that education is the problem. Novice drivers need seat time with a driving school like this one. Tire Rack Street Survivor School If I had a young, novice driver that I loved and wanted to be safe on public roads I would find a way to get them to this school. There are not that many school events so if you are interested you better get planning. I've read that the kids really like this training and respond to the knowledge with safe driving behavior.
montytexas Champion Author Houston Posts:2,894 Points:1,410,215 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 11:00:47 AM Ignore montytexas Report Abuse Teenagers are the most INEXPERIENCED drivers...no surprise to me....
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WTLITNG Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,839 Points:1,013,020 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:43:16 AM Ignore WTLITNG Report Abuse Around here last year it was for too many teens in the cars at the time, and drivers/passengers not wearing seatbelts.
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:6,068 Points:1,810,325 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:42:48 AM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse REDUNDANT NEWS!
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F81M Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,483 Points:784,210 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:42:18 AM Ignore F81M Report Abuse Time to change articles.
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,905 Points:735,920 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:41:49 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse Yesterday news
Gascapade Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,012 Points:480,730 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:41:28 AM Ignore Gascapade Report Abuse Show them the gory car crash videos in drivers ed that we were required to watch and see the fatalities drop.....
FogCitySpotter Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,478 Points:520,225 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:41:26 AM Ignore FogCitySpotter Report Abuse Ok
wulf2000 Champion Author Miami Posts:3,017 Points:1,386,430 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:40:19 AM Ignore wulf2000 Report Abuse Interesting article.
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,975 Points:2,165,145 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:40:17 AM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse It's all due to inattention and carelessness.
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mrservonics Champion Author Boston Posts:2,719 Points:1,351,455 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:38:26 AM Ignore mrservonics Report Abuse No solution, sad news.
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hwmillerster Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,779 Points:1,462,645 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:37:02 AM Ignore hwmillerster Report Abuse Economy improves mean more people driving. More people die in traffic accidents. Another benefit of a severe recession, safer roads.
jpk13 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,614 Points:1,591,955 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:34:37 AM Ignore jpk13 Report Abuse Is driver education failing our youth???
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Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:33:08 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Ban cars...for the safety sake of the children. If even one child's life is saved, it's worth it.
Bullseye520 Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,182 Points:664,465 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:31:52 AM Ignore Bullseye520 Report Abuse Sad but true, old story!
91_Metro_Man Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,812 Points:1,567,260 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:31:48 AM Ignore 91_Metro_Man Report Abuse You can not change the mind of a teen.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,565 Points:1,464,305 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:31:09 AM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Yesterday's news.
ZeroBoxes Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,067 Points:210,600 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:31:07 AM Ignore ZeroBoxes Report Abuse Put drivers education back in the high schools.
Janetique Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,129 Points:743,940 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:29:22 AM Ignore Janetique Report Abuse Definitely not good. Unfortunately, teens think they are invincible and also don't realize the potential consequences of distracted driving.
bra0712 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,655 Points:766,620 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:28:57 AM Ignore bra0712 Report Abuse Yup as I read yesterday
DimitrisIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,496 Points:520,875 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:28:24 AM Ignore DimitrisIL Report Abuse We need more driving education.
pricechecker08 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,861 Points:1,697,775 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:28:13 AM Ignore pricechecker08 Report Abuse why have driving schools,they don,t seem to help?
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,161 Points:1,928,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:27:30 AM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse I think Ontario's graduated licencing regulations help lower fatalities. New drivers are given a series of licences with limits on driving with/without an adult on board, day/night hours for driving, city/highway driving limits, etc. leading to a full adult licence. It works well.
momof5MN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,044 Points:213,810 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:27:14 AM Ignore momof5MN Report Abuse There are so many things that distract teens (friends in the car, radio, cell phones). Cells are probably the worst.
fatfed Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,855 Points:474,465 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:25:31 AM Ignore fatfed Report Abuse not good