teen driver safety News

Teen Drivers Getting in Fewer Accidents in Massachusetts

Massachusetts state officials say the number of accidents involving newly licensed teenage drivers has dropped by half since 2007 when Massachusetts boosted the amount of training required of young drivers and stiffened penalties for traffic infractions. Drivers age 16 and …

Good News: Progress Reported in Teen Passenger Safety

A new report on teen driver safety by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm shows encouraging trends among teen passengers. From 2008 to 2011, risky behaviors of teen passengers (ages 15 to 19 years) declined: the number …