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4 Factors Related to Youthful Drivers. Inexperience Peer Influence Speeding Distractions. Inexperience. NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, states that a new driver needs a minimum of 200 hundred hours behind the wheel before they are competent to drive in normal traffic.
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4 Factors Related toYouthful Drivers • Inexperience • Peer Influence • Speeding • Distractions
Inexperience • NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, states that a new driver needs a minimum of 200 hundred hours behind the wheel before they are competent to drive in normal traffic. • As drivers get more time behind the wheel they experience different factors that make them more competent drivers.
PeerInfluence • Drinking and Driving • Showing Off • Driving Wreckless • Your Mood
Speeding • For many teens driving above the speed limit is a normal way to drive. • Drivers should never drive above the posted speed limit. • Drivers should never drive faster than the conditons safely allows. • Increased speed leads to increased damage when accident does occur.
Benefits of Driving With In The Posted Speed Limits • Increased Reaction Time • Better Fuel Mileage • Shorter Stopping Distance • Increase Vehicle Life • Better Driving Record
Distractions • Cell Phones • Texting • Eating • Socializing • Loud Music • Reading