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Is drinking and driving still a problem for teenagers?
I’m the parent of a teenager and I’m really scared for them to start driving. I’m mostly worried about drunk driving. Is drinking and driving still a problem for teenagers?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sadly, teenagers drinking and driving is still a problem.
Here are some statistics about drinking and driving for teenagers from 2019 to share with your child:
- Almost 2,400 teens in the U.S. aged 13 to 19 were killed in drunk driving accidents
- 258,000 teens were sent to emergency rooms for injuries
- About seven teens die every day from drinking and driving
Those statistically most at risk are:
- Males aged 16 to 19
- Teens who just got their driver’s license
- Teens driving with teen passengers
Here are some tips that parents can use:
- Explain the consequences of drinking and driving
- Help your teen deal with peer pressure
- Set a good example
- Explain the drinking and driving laws in your state
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