Steering Clear of Driving Dangers It is illegal for teens to drink alcohol, and it is illegal for teens to drink any amount of alcohol and drive. An underage drinker might not feel tipsy or drunk and decide it’s okay to drive after drinking. However, this is extremely dangerous. Even with small amounts of alcohol, teen drivers are more likely to be in a crash than older drivers after drinking. Young drivers are at greater risk for crashing than adult drivers, even with low levels of alcohol in the blood. 6 1 in 10 teens
31% of teen traffic deaths
One in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives.
1 in 5 teen drivers
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15- 20 years old), and 31% of teen traffic deaths are alcohol-related.
31%
One in 5 teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had some alcohol in their system. Most of these drivers (81%) had BACs higher than the legal limit for adults.
Although impaired driving is ESPECIALLY dangerous for minors, it’s important you reiterate to them that NO ONE should EVER drive impaired. There is no “safe” or “skilled” impaired driver, and they should never ride with anyone who has had any amount of a mind-altering substance.
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