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Fatal crash risk for teens with passengers rising, even as traffic deaths show 10-year decline

September 26, 2013

AUSTIN — New research suggests that novice teenage drivers (age 15-17) are about eight times more likely than young adult drivers (age 18-24) to have a fatal crash if teenage passengers are in the motor vehicle. Moreover, that teen passenger risk has grown greater over the past decade, even as total numbers of crash deaths have dropped dramatically for young drivers. The analysis by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) looked at ten … [Read more...] about Fatal crash risk for teens with passengers rising, even as traffic deaths show 10-year decline

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Universities launch peer-based safe driving program

October 1, 2012

SAN ANTONIO —Impaired driving is a persistent problem in Texas, particularly among college students. A new peer-based program aims to change that — Texas A&M University-San Antonio and the University of the Incarnate Word have started the U in the Driver Seat (UDS) program, which organizers hope to eventually spread statewide. Car crashes are the number-one killer of Americans under the age of 25, and alcohol use stands out as one of the … [Read more...] about Universities launch peer-based safe driving program

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Peer program & GDL law help Texas lead U.S. in reducing teen crashes

September 8, 2010

For release:                                        2 p.m. CDT, July 27, 2009 For more information:                   Bernie Fette, 979-845-2623 (office) or 979-777-7532 (cell) Peer program & GDL law help Texas lead U.S. in reducing teen crashes The rate of fatal teen crashes is declining faster and more steadily in Texas than in any other state, thanks in part to a growing program that uses peer communication to reduce the … [Read more...] about Peer program & GDL law help Texas lead U.S. in reducing teen crashes

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Analysis sheds light on growing nighttime driving danger

September 8, 2010

For release:                  May 6, 2010 For more information: Bernie Fette     979-845-2623 (office) /           979-777-7532 (cell) Full report and state-by-state illustrations are available at https://www.t-driver.com/nighttime-fatal-crash-trends/. Analysis sheds light on growing nighttime driving danger A new nationwide analysis suggests that distractions – not alcohol – are contributing to a steady increase in nighttime fatal … [Read more...] about Analysis sheds light on growing nighttime driving danger

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