Recent research conducted by the AAA Foundation found that teenage motorists aged 16 to 17 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal auto accident. This spike in accidents is due to teenagers’ lack of experience on the road. For a parent, this is an alarming statistic.
While you can’t protect your teens at all times, there are some things you can do and information you should know in the event they’re involved in an accident.
Their safety is first and foremost your biggest concern. But there’s also important legal information and procedures they need to understand in the event of an accident.
Today we’re discussing some Texas liability guidelines you and all young drivers should understand. We’ll also go over some tips on promoting safe driving habits.
Let’s get started.
It’s no secret that teen drivers have a risk of accidents. In fact, auto accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens, according to a 2012 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. The risk of accidents is the highest among teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19, than any other age group in the United States, also according to the CDC.
With those kinds of statistics, it is understandable that you may have concerns about compensation when you are involved in an accident with an underage driver. The truth about teen driver liability is that, as licensed drivers, they are held to the same standards as other drivers on the road.