Study shows older cars put teens at higher risk for fatal crashes

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Study shows older cars put teens at higher risk for fatal crashes

The research showed teens driving vehicles older than six years old had a greater risk of death in crashes.

Older Vehicles Put Teen Drivers at Risk - Legal Reader

Older Vehicles Put Teen Drivers at Risk

Teen drivers face higher risks in older vehicles

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Newer vehicles and driver assistance technologies show promise in reducing crashes and injury severities.

Teens driving older vehicles have increased risk for fatal crashes

Researchers reviewed US national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver assistance technologies of vehicles driven by teen and middle-aged drivers, and their associations with driver deaths during fatal crashes.