In the U.S. 5,000 teens die
every year in car crashes. That's an average of 14 a day.
Car
crashes are the #1
killer of teens in the U.S., even more than alcohol,
drugs, violence
and suicide.
Nearly 40% of all
fatal teen
crashes are caused
by speeding.
56%
of teens talk on their cell phones while driving, and 13% read or
write text messages.