While these statistics are certainly significant, another problem lies in the fact that underage drinkers have a tendency to binge drink. In some cases, the BAC of underage drivers arrested for DUI has been as high as five times the legal limit (0.40 percent). Underage drinkers are also ...
In many cases, the effects of drowsy driving will mimic that of impaired or drunk driving. Under Virginia law, teenage drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from driving between midnight and 4:00 am. The exceptions are: When driving to or from work When driving to or from an ...
Teen drivers are more likely to get intocar accidentscompared to the average driver due to the fact that they are easily distracted, are more likely to be driving with a group of raucous and loud friends, as well as more likely to be driving while intoxicated. The statistics are startling:...
Alcohol is the most widely used drug among youth. This is a large problem in the world today. Many teens anywhere from ages 12 or 13 to 20 years of age are victims of underage drinking. The statistics of underage drinking are outrageous. Billions have died because of alcohol related car...
Driving gives teens a sense of freedom. They are in charge once their driving permit is in hand and the key is in the ignition. However, freedom comes at a cost and too much to soon can be fatal. For example, as reported in an article by IIHS, "The horrific crash that took Tiffany...
Children believe that alcohol and drug use is safe. The average 18 year old has seen 100,000 television commercials encouraging him or her to drink. That's why 80% of high school seniors have tried alcohol, 32% have gotten drunk in the last thirty days, 43% smoke marijuana, and about ...
to be acknowledged, but I just try and counter it with the statistics.' Whether data can be used to 'correct' the concerns that the boys expressed, which seemed rooted in individual, interpersonal, and cultural socio-affective processes and gender norms, is questionable. Discussion This research...
Do I realize that my age may have something to do with my aversion to self-check out lanes and the statistics back that up to a certain degree? Yes, but I’m guessing I spendwaymore on groceries than those under age 35.So there. ...