New York

 

Why is the New York Point & Insurance Reduction Program an important class to take? Read these interesting facts and find out for yourself!

Did you know that several studies of drivers reported that:

· 90% of drivers have been in or have known someone who’s been in a serious car accident involving injury, property damage, or death

· 55% of those people, despite their experiences, did not change their driving habits.

· 79% of drivers have reported to changing the CD while driving.

· 61% have exceeded the speed limit.

· 61% drive without both hands on the wheel.

· 51% drive while talking on the phone.

· 45% eat while driving.

And here are some other interesting statistics:

· Teens make up 7% of all licensed drivers.

· Teens represent 14% of all driving fatalities despite their relatively low numbers.

· Driver inattention is the number one cause of collisions, representing 56% of car accidents.

· Nearly 31,000 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers between 1995 and 2004.

Is it any wonder that insurance rates for teenagers are skyrocketing?