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Teen Driving

Traffic crashes are the #1 cause of teen deaths.  Young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 are more than twice as likely to be involved in fatal crashes as older drivers.  One third of teen traffic deaths are alcohol related. Contributing factors to teen traffic crashes include:

• Inexperience 
• Distractions
• Peer pressure
• Tendency to underestimate risk
• Drinking and driving

Sources: National Safety Council; MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

LINKS FOR PARENTS AND TEEN DRIVERS

These links are provided for the convenience of our users.  Denver Public Schools (DPS) is not responsible for the availability or content of these sites, nor does DPS review, endorse, warrant or guarantee any products, services or information contained within or offered at these sites.

• Colorado Department of Transportation - New Teen Driver Law, Colorado Statistics
  http://www.coteendriver.com/
  
  
• Alive at 25 - Decisions for Life: A Survivor Course for Drivers Age 15-24
  http://www.alive-at-25.org/
  
  
• National Safety Council - Resources and statistics
  http://www.nsc.org/issues/teendriving/
  
  
• AAA Colorado - Teen Driver Information
  

The following video clips contain graphic scenes.  It is recommended that they first be previewed by parents.

• Teen Drinking and Driving Video Clip
  http://mp.aol.com/video.index.adp?pmmsid=1338037&;
  
  
• Teens and Seatbelt Use Video Clip
  http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/downloads/SeatbeltNOBS.mpg