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The Impact of Auto Accidents: Teen Fatalities and Driving Safety Tips

Auto accidents claim 2,000 teen lives and 17,000 total fatalities annually, primarily due to drugs and alcohol. Impaired vision, loss of concentration, and slower reaction times play crucial roles in accidents. With 30% of collisions rear-end crashes, understanding the risks is essential. Factors like fatigue, late-night driving, and impaired judgment can lead to devastating consequences. It’s vital to drive rested, avoid substances, and take breaks regularly. Stay informed about legal implications, insurance costs, and personal safety to protect yourself and others on the road.

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The Impact of Auto Accidents: Teen Fatalities and Driving Safety Tips

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  1. What is the impact if…. You are killed in an auto accident?

  2. 2,000 teens killed 17,000 total killed Drugs/Alcohol #1 killer

  3. Vision impaired Loss of concentration Slower reaction time

  4. 30% of Collisions are Rear End In a Year: - 2,000 Fatalities - 620,000 Injuries So Remember: - Traveling Distance - Reaction Time

  5. For a person weighing 140 to 150 lbs. ------------------------- Less than 2 oz.

  6. DWI or DUI 21 or older: .08 or .10 Under 21: “0”

  7. Court Costs Loss of Insurance Felony Conviction Permanent Record Damage to Reputation Loss of Voting Rights

  8. - Sleep too little - Stay up too late - Drive at night

  9. Young drivers tend to: - Sleep too little - Sleep too little - Stay up too late - Stay up too late - Drive at night - Drive at night

  10. Can’t stop yawning Can’t remember last few miles Can’t keep eyes open

  11. Your mind wanders You’re drifting out of your lane You’re jerking the wheel to stay on course

  12. 1. Drive Rested 2. Drive in daylight 3. Take breaks every 75-100 miles

  13. When Driving: - Avoid Drugs and Alcohol - Avoid Tailgating - Avoid Fatigue

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