Teen Driver Safety Quiz

Distracted driving contributes significantly to teen driver fatalities.

The primary purpose of a driver education program for teen drivers is to instill safe driving behaviors and skills.

The purpose of a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system is to gradually introduce young drivers to the driving environment.

In most US states, 16 years old is the minimum age requirement for a learner's permit.

Driving alone is not typically associated with an increased risk of teen driver crashes.

The GDL system is designed to gradually introduce young drivers to the driving environment.

Over 40% of teen driver fatalities involve alcohol.

Rural roads pose the highest risk of fatal crashes for teen drivers.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States.

Over 40% of teen drivers killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt.

Texting or using a smartphone is the most common cause of teen driver crashes.

Approximately 30% of teen drivers admit to speeding on residential streets.

Teen drivers are most likely to be involved in fatal crashes during rain.

The 16-19 years old age group has the highest crash rate per mile driven.

Using a smartphone is associated with the highest risk of a crash.

Speeding ticket requirements are not typically included in a graduated driver licensing (GDL) program.

Drowsy driving is the primary cause of nighttime driving fatalities among teen drivers.