CAUSES OF CRASHES
This is a top cause of crashes for teens and it happens when they don't take the time to look at an intersection before proceeding.
WHAT IS FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY?
The season when most teen crashes occur in MN
WHAT IS WINTER?
Not only teens, but everyone in MN must now follow this law that pertains to cell phone use.
WHAT IS THE "HANDS-FREE LAW?"
Note: in addition, a provisional license holder may NOT operate a vehicle while communicating over, or otherwise operating, a cellular or wireless telephone while the vehicle is in a lane of traffic.
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
This is the top reason why teen drivers have a higher rate of crashes than older drivers.
WHAT IS INEXPERIENCE (& IMMATURITY)?
This is the best thing teens can do to prevent crashes in the first 2 years of driving.
WHAT IS HAVE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY!*
It is the number one cause for teen crashes in MN as listed by officers at the scene.
WHAT IS CARELESS, NEGLIGENT OR ERRATIC DRIVING?
The time of day when most teen crashes occur
WHAT IS AFTERNOON HOURS (OR 2:00-6:00PM)?
For the first 6 months of licensure, this number of passengers under the age of 20 is permitted, unless with a parent.
WHAT IS ONE?
60% of crashes at intersections could be avoided if this action was taken.
WHAT IS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (AND LOOK: LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT)?
Teens will often give in to this and engage in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and night driving.
WHAT IS PEER PRESSURE?
Using a cell phone, reaching for an object in the vehicle, talking to someone in the car are all examples of this type of driving.
WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?
The road conditions when most teen crashes occur
WHAT IS DRY ROADS?
This is the law for everyone in the vehicle at all times; the driver of the vehicle may be cited if someone is not following this law.
WHAT IS WEARING A SEAT BELT?
Because teens feel they are "invincible" they will often do this risky behavior, which greatly increases the risk of a crash (and is one of the top 5 reasons for teen crashes)
WHAT IS SPEEDING?
Engaging in this behavior often leads to crashes because of the changes in the brain and reaction times.
WHAT IS USING ALCOHOL, VAPING, MARIJUANA OR OTHER DRUGS?
This is the typical teenage mindset which leads to many contributing causes of teen crashes.
WHAT IS, "IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN TO ME."
The typical weather when most teen crashes occur
WHAT IS CLEAR WEATHER?
WHAT IS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION?
Lack of this is a major issue for teen drivers.
WHAT IS SLEEP?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
Doing this every time you get into a vehicle will decrease your risk of injury by 50%, should you crash.
WHAT IS WEARING A SEATBELT?
WHAT IS NIGHTTIME DRIVING (12 MIDNIGHT TO 5:00AM)
WHAT IS GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP, EATING HEALTHY, REGULAR EXERCISE, DEEP BREATHING, ETC.?