New York didn’t make it onto the Top 10 List of Best States for Teen Drivers, but it was close at #14:
The Best States for Teen Drivers, which scores all 50 states and the District of Columbia, is led by the following top 10 states:
- District of Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Minnesota
- Utah
- Washington
U.S. News Media Group is releasing these statistics to raise awareness about teen driver safety:
“Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teens today.” U.S. News Editor Brian Kelly
New York Teen Driving Safety Statistics:
Percent of teen population with licenses (10-year average): 26.0%
Teen driver deaths per year (10-year average): 185.7
Percent of teen driver deaths involving alcohol/drugs (10-year average): 0.2%
Teen driver’s license laws: Insufficient
Overall Driving Safety Conditions
Motorcycle helmet laws: Excellent
Safety belt use laws: Satisfactory
DUI/DWI laws: Excellent
Distracted driving/texting while driving laws: Failing
Red light and speeding camera laws: Inadequate
Percent of roads in state rated good/very good: 30.0%
Vehicle miles traveled per capita in state (5-year average): 7166.47
New York parents will have to ask themselves if OK is good enough.
[via U.S. News Media Group and Allstate Insurance Company Release 2010 Best States for Teen Drivers]
