Earning your driver’s license is a big step toward becoming independent. Driving is a major responsibility. When you know the facts and act responsibly, you can reduce the risks.

Source: NHTSA Center for Statistics and Analysis, October 2009, Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the United States for 2006, by Age Group.

Between 1998 and 2007, 10,388 drivers ages 15-17 years old were killed in crashes
15 Years Old	16 Years Old	17 Years Old
639	4,052	5,697
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1988-2007

Additional resources:

• Start Smart: Practice Driving – AAA’s tips for parents and teens about practice driving.
• Start Smart: Always Use Seat Belts – 63 percent of 16- to 20-year-olds who die in car crashes aren’t buckled up. Find out more…
• Start Smart: Distractions and Driving – Read about the most common distractions, and get helpful advice for teens and parents.
• Teenagers and Crashes – The Facts