Drivers training 1

Distractions outside the vehicle

Examples include people, cars, and crashes.

Aggressive driver

When confronted by one, the first thing to do is avoid them.

Young driver fatal crashes

97% occur on roadways with a speed limit of 55 MPH or less.

Daylight crashes

The majority of young driver fatal crashes occur during daylight due to kids driving to school.

Driver observations and decisions

For every 2 miles driven, the average driver makes 200 observations, 40 decisions, and 1 mistake.

Young driver crash statistics

One out of every 11 16-year-old drivers will have a serious crash before turning 17.

Risk of crash with passengers

A 16 or 17-year-old driver's risk of being killed in a crash increases with three or more passengers.

Leading cause of young driver fatal crashes

Speeding accounts for the largest share.

Recommended vehicle types for new drivers

New drivers should ideally drive midsize and large passenger vehicles.

Fatigue

Physical or mental weariness caused by strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep.

Emotional interference while driving

Strong emotions can interfere with your ability to think while driving.

Critical months for young driver crashes

May, June, and July account for 1/3 of all young driver crashes in Michigan.

Addressing distractions

The best time to address distractions is before driving begins.