It is common for young people to get nervous and make mistakes when learning to drive. Often, they might get too excited and drive carelessly. Unfortunately, both situations tend to cause accidents.<\/p>\n
According to statistics, at least one in four teen drivers in Oklahoma gets in a car accident<\/a> or receives a ticket during their first year of driving. Let us explore the reasons why this happens.<\/p>\n In Oklahoma, if you are 15, you can get a learner’s permit to drive with a supervising adult in the car. When you turn 16, you can request an intermediate license.<\/p>\n Teenagers with new licenses lack the experience to recognize or react to dangerous scenarios<\/a>. Thus, they are more likely than adults to underestimate the hazards and get into crashes.<\/p>\n Young drivers also tend to make more risky choices than older peers while driving, which can result in injuries or even death. These dangerous actions include:<\/p>\n Usually, parents are advised to establish specific rules for their children, so everyone is safe: for example, not using a cell phone in the car, no alcohol, and always wearing a seatbelt.<\/p>\nInexperience and risky behavior<\/h2>\n
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