Don’t Let Your Teen Become a Statistic Keeping Juveniles Safe Behind the Wheel
Car accidents are the leading cause of death among teens in the U.S. In fact, about 35 percent of all teen deaths can be attributed to motor vehicle crashes. For example, in 2013 alone, 2,163 teens aged 16–19 died as a result of a car wreck. During that same time period, 243,243 teens were admitted to emergency rooms due to injuries sustained in wrecks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 how to interpret potentially dangerous situations. This can take the form of heavy traffic, navigating busy
and passengers are twice as likely to die in a car wreck over females in the same age group.
Teens Driving With Other Teens Just having other teen passengers in the car increases the risk of an accident and death. They can be distracting to the driver, which can cause a break in concentration. Newly-Licensed Teens The risk of a crash is notably higher during the first few months a teen gets his or her license. People at this stage typically have less parental supervision and are still very inexperienced. The best drivers have a lot of experience under their belt. 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 their friends. Here are a few ways to make the driving safer. • Seat belts should always be worn. • Eliminate as many distractions as 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. How can we make roads safer for teens?
or confusing streets, or dealing with poor road conditions. These are some of the most at-risk groups among teens:
Teen Males The CDC reports that male drivers
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Vegan Banana Nut Muffins Cooking With Ashley
Dry ingredients: •
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1/4 cup light oil (such as canola or vegetable)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium ripe banana cut into chunks 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, plus extra for sprinkling on top
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2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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3/4 cup nondairy milk
Directions
1. Heat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease muffin pan or fill with nonstick liners. 2. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together wet ingredients. Add the wet into the dry, and mix until it’s just starting to come together. Be careful not to over mix. Add in chopped banana and nuts, and give it 3–4 more stirs. 4. Divide the batter evenly among all muffin cups and finish by sprinkling extra nuts on top (optional). Bake for 22–26 minutes until muffins have risen, are golden brown on the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.
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Recipe courtesy of Sam Turnbull
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