Teen Drivers Responsible for 10 Percent of Fatal Ohio Crashes

Ohio drivers have something to fear: teens on the road.

2012-12-12

December 12, 2012 (Press-News.org) Teen Drivers Responsible for 10 Percent of Fatal Ohio Crashes

Ohio drivers have something to fear: teens on the road. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that teen drivers were at fault for 114,737 crashes between 2009 and 2011 and were responsible for 10 percent of fatal crashes in Ohio. These crashes killed 329 people and injured 50,492 others.

Graduated Driver Licensing

Ohio has graduated driver licensing laws that should help teach teen drivers to drive well. Graduated driver licensing laws require teens to gradually learn to drive by requiring supervision for a period of time and not allowing teens to have passengers or drive at night until they reach certain ages.

Specifically in Ohio, teens are allowed to enter the learner stage when they are 15 years and six months old. They are in this stage for six months and must have fifty supervised driving hours, and ten supervised nighttime hours.

After this period, teens graduate to the intermediate stage, the minimum age for this stage is 16 years old. In this stage, teens are not allowed to drive between midnight and 6:00 a.m. when they are 16 and 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. when they are 17. Until they are 17 years old, teens may not have more than one passenger in the vehicle unless they are supervised. Teens gain full nighttime privileges at age 18.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety wants Ohio's graduated drivers licensing program to be strengthened.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trying to Fix the Problem

Beginning in August 2012 the Highway Patrol and the Ohio High School Athletic Association partnered to create the "You Are In Control" program. This program educates students about the dangers facing new drivers. It also reminds them that when they are behind the wheel, they are in control. This reminder is important because over half of the teen's crashes were caused by speeding.

Teen driving is a problem all across the country. A study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that teens are more likely to behave in a risky manner when they are driving. This is particularly true when teens have other passengers in the car. This is why the AAA foundation would like Ohio to change its graduated driver licensing program to not allow 17 year old drivers to have more than one passenger. The study actually showed that 17 year old drivers were involved in more deadly crashes than 16 year olds leading the AAA foundation to believe that passengers are part of the problem.

People injured by teen drivers in car crashes can reach out for help. A personal injury attorney can help those injured recover for their losses, pay their medical bills, and hold the teen driver responsible for their actions.

Article provided by Hoffman Legal Group, LLC
Visit us at http://www.hoffmanlegalgroup.com/

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Federal Study: Most Teens Admit to Texting While Driving

2012-12-12

Federal Study: Most Teens Admit to Texting While Driving In a recent federal agency study, over half of the surveyed teens admitted to texting while driving. The findings are disturbing given the well-known dangers and the wave of media coverage and government action to curb the practice of distracted driving. The average American teen processes over 100 text message each day. Many, it seems, send and receive messages while behind the wheel. By removing an individual's focus from the road, cell phones pose a serious safety risk when used while driving. Texting while ...

Divorce for Older Pennsylvania Couples Carries Special Concerns

2012-12-12

Divorce for Older Pennsylvania Couples Carries Special Concerns So-called "gray" divorces are on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the country. Couples over 50 now divorce at twice the rate they did a few decades ago, and divorces in this age group now constitute a quarter of all divorces. Divorce always comes with some disruption, but people nearing or past retirement age may need to address added concerns, especially financial issues. Older couples have far less time to recover financially after divorce, for one thing, and careful planning is essential. Financial ...

Number Of Domestic Abuse Victims Remains Steady In Tennessee

2012-12-12

Number of domestic abuse victims remains steady in Tennessee The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation recently released the Tennessee Domestic Violence Report, which contains data on the number of cases of domestic violence in the state from 2009 through 2011. It found that the number of incidents had decreased, but by only 1.1 percent. This number includes any offenses a law enforcement agency reported as being domestically related. The TBI tracked domestic violence offenses through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System. A total of 254,903 such incidences were ...

Study Shows New Jersey Teen Drivers Safer With Red Decal License Plate

2012-12-12

Study shows New Jersey teen drivers safer with red decal license plate Whether you have a teenager or not, if you live in New Jersey, you are likely aware of the law requiring teen drivers to affix a red decal to their license plate. According to a new study, the law has served its purpose, preventing accidents and fatalities on the road. The law has been in place since May 2010 and requires all drivers under the age of 21 to have a red decal on their license plate. The decal is meant to make it easier for law enforcement officers to identify teens who are violating ...

Athletics and Brain Injuries

2012-12-12

Athletics and Brain Injuries Recent scientific research, rule changes and a growing consciousness of the risk of high-impact sports are bringing attention to the concern of brain injuries that result from participation in athletics. Brain injuries are particularly common in football and affect all age brackets that play the sport. The recent changes regarding helmet-to-helmet contact in football reflect the severity of these injuries and the need to create a safer playing environment for all. Inter-Collegiate Study The Big Ten Conference and the Ivy League recently ...

Review Nursing Home Ratings Before Admitting A Loved One

2012-12-12

Review nursing home ratings before admitting a loved one As the number of aging Americans increases, the need for high quality long-term care facilities is also rising. Deciding which home will provide the best quality of care can be challenging, but is a common concern when faced with such a task. In order to elucidate the varying standards across facilities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created a five-star rating system. CMS nursing home rating system Three primary factors are evaluated in determining the star rating for each home: health ...

Misdiagnoses Continue to Present Problems

2012-12-12

Misdiagnoses Continue to Present Problems Over the past century, medical science has seen a vast number of improvements. Indeed, researchers have not only developed new treatments to cure once life-threatening illnesses, but have also invented new techniques to help doctors diagnose even the most obscure diseases. Nevertheless, despite an ever increasing array of technological tools and training, millions of patients are misdiagnosed in the United States each year. What is worse, these misdiagnoses can sometimes lead to serious, even fatal complications. The numbers ...

Four Tips For Staying Financially Afloat During Divorce

2012-12-12

Four tips for staying financially afloat during divorce In addition to causing a major emotional impact, divorce often involves a huge financial blow to the parties involved. Before the divorce, both parties have the financial assistance of the other spouse in meeting financial obligations. However, once the divorce is completed, individuals find themselves in control of their finances and must pay the bills and save for retirement without a spouse's income. Although it can seem daunting, there are some steps couples can take to make sure that their assets are protected ...

How Does the Fair Housing Act Impact the Co-Op Applicant Process?

2012-12-12

How Does the Fair Housing Act Impact the Co-Op Applicant Process? The Fair Housing Act is a broad piece of legislation that offers protections for those living in, renting, selling or buying most types of housing -- including cooperative housing arrangements. Protections provided by the Act span to cover the sale and rental of housing, mortgage lending and additional protections for the disabled. What Protections Are Available Under The Fair Housing Act? Protections offered by the Fair Housing Act include making it unlawful to discriminate against applicants. ...

What to Expect When Charged With DUI in Illinois

2012-12-12

What to Expect When Charged With DUI in Illinois As time goes by, laws against driving under the influence are becoming more severe. Lawmakers in Illinois and across the U.S. are pushing for harsher punishments and less leniency. Illinois drivers should know what happens during a DUI traffic stop and the potential penalties they face if convicted of DUI charges. DUI Traffic Stops Police need reasonable suspicion to stop a driver to see if the driver is intoxicated. Some valid reasons police would have to stop a vehicle include witnessing a person drive erratically, ...

Teen Drivers Responsible for 10 Percent of Fatal Ohio Crashes

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES: