A new report shows that rates of serious traffic collisions of drivers under the age of 21 have fallen dramatically.
The most at-risk driving group is now 38% less likely to be involved in a fatal collision, and 45% less likely to be the victim of a fatal collision according to data gathered from 2002 to 2021.
The stats still find young drivers to be the riskiest group behind the wheel, but the report lists a number of factors that have helped: Education has influenced the drop in fatal collisions, particularly when parents were involved.
The other one was staggered privileges that phase out as the driver ages. Like driving at night, driving on Interstate Highways, or having other passengers in the car.