# Is Your Teen Safe on the Road? | Brooks Law Group

I can remember the feeling of freedom when I finally got my driver’s license. No more having to catch a ride with mom to the movies or football games. I also remember my mother telling me to be careful every time I left the house. Of course at the age of 16 I just thought she was being over protective and worrying too much. Now that I’m older and deal with car accident victims daily, I see that she knew what she was talking about.

Teen drivers often feel as though they’re invincible. An accident would never happen to them, right? Wrong. Car crashes are actually the leading cause of death for teen’s ages 15 to 20 in the U.S. In 2012, 2,823 teens between the ages of 13 to 19 died in a car accident. 54% of teen passengers that died in an accident were being driven by another teen. The risk of a car accident driven by a teen increases tremendously with each additional passenger. Other statistics show that 2 out of 3 teens killed in car accidents are males, and about 53% of accidents involving teens take place from Friday to Sunday between the hours of 9pm and 6am. Staggeringly, nearly 50% of teen car crashes are single vehicle crashes. Drinking and driving is also a worrisome factor with 18% of male teen drivers and 10% of female teen drivers involved in a fatal crash having BAC’s over 0.08 percent.

Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY [![Phone Icon](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/themes/brooks-law-group/assets/app/img/ctas/phone-icon.png)(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030)

Distracted driving at any age is dangerous, but is very common among teens. Talking on a cell phone while driving doubles the likelihood of being involved in a crash, and 56% of teens reported they use their phones while driving. Other distractions associated with teen car accidents include talking to passengers, looking at something in their vehicle, reaching for something in the vehicle, singing and dancing to music, and putting on make-up. These distractions account for 66% of car accidents with teen drivers, meaning 66% of teen crashes could easily be avoided.

While these statistics are alarming, hopefully they will be eye opening to both teen drivers and their parents. Teen drivers don’t have to be a statistic. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with the Polk County School Board and understands the importance of keeping teens educated about driving. They are putting on a free 12 hour course called the Teen Driver Challenge for five weekends this year. The class is designed to educate teens about being safe on the road and avoiding fatal crashes. You can sign up for this course on the Polk County Sheriff’s Office website. If you do find yourself a [victim to a car accident](https://brookslawgroup.com/florida/car-accident-lawyer/), don’t hesitate to give us a call and see how we can help you.

Call or text [(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) or complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](/contact-us/)

Personal Injury Blog Posts:    [![File folder labeled Claims](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LTB-Blog-image-1-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/insurance-in-florida-commercial-truck-vs-car-accident-claims/)

### [Insurance in Florida: Commercial Truck vs. Car Accident Claims](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/insurance-in-florida-commercial-truck-vs-car-accident-claims/)

Commercial truck accident claims are a hot topic in law, as insurance is a big part of a legal case after a crash.

[![7 Steps to Build a Strong Accident Case after Jacksonville Truck Accidents](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LTB-Blog-image-1-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/build-a-strong-accident-case-7-tips-from-trucking-attorneys/)

### [Build a Strong Accident Case: 7 Tips From Trucking Lawyers](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/build-a-strong-accident-case-7-tips-from-trucking-attorneys/)

If you've been injured in a crash with a commercial vehicle, you're probably focused on two major goals: recovering and

[![Brooks Law Group and The Marks Law Firm Interview with Tom Marks](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/An-Interview-with-Tom-Marks-compress-300x225.png)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/family-law-and-personal-and-injury-interview-with-tom-marks/)

### [Family Law & Personal Injury: Interview with Tom Marks](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/family-law-and-personal-and-injury-interview-with-tom-marks/)

Our managing partner Steve Brooks had the honor of appearing on The Healthy Family Law Attorney show. In this interview

[![Semi-trucks lined up in parking area of Orlando rest stop. Truck accident Orlando injury attorney](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LTB-Blog-1-Image-1-1-300x251.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/injured-in-a-truck-accident-in-orlando-6-faqs-answered-by-a-lawyer/)

### [Injured in A Truck Accident in Orlando? 6 FAQs Answered by a Lawyer](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/injured-in-a-truck-accident-in-orlando-6-faqs-answered-by-a-lawyer/)

Looking for an Orlando injury lawyer after your accident? You're in the right place! Truck accidents in Central Florida

---

Source: https://brookslawgroup.com/faqs/is-your-teen-safe-on-the-road/