2 out of 5 teen deaths in the U.S. are from a motor vehicle crash

The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers are four times more likely than older drivers to crash.

Yes, we have all heard that inexperienced drivers have the highest crash rate, and thus must also have the highest near-miss rate. Teen drivers then have the most to learn about the safe operation of a vehicle, and therefore have the most to benefit by reporting each of their near misses on this web site.

The degree to which one must maintain an elevated level of situational awareness is often learned the hard way ... with a crash. Completing a near-miss report brings home the idea that their current driving practices are putting them at risk... prompting a change hopefully before they are actually responsible for a crash.