Don’t Let Your Teen Become a Statistic
Keeping Youth Safe Behind the Wheel
Car accidents are the leading cause of death among teens in the U.S. In fact, about 35% of all teen deaths can be attributed to motor vehicle crashes. In 2013, for example, 2,163 teens ages 16–19 died as a result of car wrecks. During that same time period, 243,243 teens were admitted to emergency rooms due to injuries sustained in these wrecks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that teens are the most at-risk group for motor vehicle crashes. Drivers ages 16–19 are about three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than those over 20. A lot of risk stems from inexperience behind the wheel and on the road. Teens are still learning how to handle unpredictability and interpret potentially dangerous situations. This can take the form of heavy traffic, navigating busy or confusing streets, or dealing with poor road conditions.
Here are some of the most at-risk groups among teens.
Newly Licensed Teens The likelihood a teen will be involved in a crash is notably higher during the first few months after they get their license. Young people at this stage typically have less parental supervision and are still very inexperienced on the road. Teens Driving With Peers Just having other teen passengers in the car significantly increases the risk of an accident and death. Fellow young people can be distracting to the teen driver, which can cause a break in concentration leading to a crash. Teen Males The CDC reports that male drivers and passengers are twice as likely to die in a car wreck over females of the same age group.
So, how can we make roads safer for teens? The best drivers have a lot of experience under their belts. Teens shouldn’t be discouraged from driving, but they should be aware of the risks that come with getting behind the wheel or into a car with friends. Here are a few ways to make driving safer. • Drivers and passengers should always wear seatbelts. • Distractions should be eliminated when possible, including the radio, food, and phones. • No one should ever drive after consuming alcohol. • Parents should actively supervise their teen, even after the teen is licensed to drive, and instill good driving habits.
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Italian for “cheese and pepper,” cacio e pepe is like a refined version of mac and cheese. It’s crowd-pleasing enough to satisfy the pickiest eaters and refined enough to sate the foodies. Cacio e Pepe • 6 oz pasta, ideally spaghetti or bucatini • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed and divided • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper Ingredients
Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine
• 3/4 cup finely grated
Parmesan cheese, ideally Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/3 cup finely grated pecorino • Kosher salt, for pasta water and to taste
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1. In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stopping 2 minutes short of desired doneness. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. 2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add pepper and cook until toasted and aromatic, about 1 minute. Add reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. 3. Transfer pasta and remaining butter to pan and reduce heat to low. Add Parmesan cheese and cook until melted, tossing pasta throughout. Remove pan from heat and add pecorino, continuing to toss until cheese is melted and sauce coats pasta. 4. Transfer to bowls and serve.
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