Once a teenager receives his or her driver’s license, he or she will likely be exceedingly eager to get on the road. However, due to teens’ age and inexperience, it can be very dangerous for them to be driving during certain times of the day. Here are some of the most dangerous times for teenagers in Colorado to be driving.
After school
Driving after school can be dangerous for a variety of reasons. Many teenagers leave school between the times of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., which overlaps with rush hour when many adults are leaving their 9-to-5 jobs. Being in a rush to leave school or reach an after-school job can also result in after-school accidents.
Late night
It can be very dangerous for teens to drive at night due to the fact that they may be drowsy or fatigued. Driving while drowsy can affect a person’s vision, concentration and reaction time.
During summer
Summer is the most dangerous time for teenagers to be driving. Most teenagers do not have school during the summer, which gives them the free time to do as they please and drive wherever they want. Instead of driving to and from school, they’ll go on longer drives to a variety of places, such as the beach, a park, a movie theater and any other place for recreational fun.
During the summer, teenagers are also more likely to be driving with a multitude of passengers. A group of friends may get together and drive around for fun, but more passengers can mean more distractions. Distracted driving is the cause for a majority of teen motor vehicle accidents, and being in a car with a bunch of friends while talking and laughing can be extremely distracting to an inexperienced driver.
Teen drivers need to be especially careful when on the road as their inexperience can cause them to have a disadvantage compared to other drivers. If an inexperienced driver causes you to get into an accident, it can be very beneficial to enlist the help of an auto accident attorney.