{"id":5984,"date":"2018-02-08T18:45:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T01:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scramsystems.com\/blog\/?p=5984"},"modified":"2018-11-12T14:40:52","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T21:40:52","slug":"sobering-statistics-underage-drunk-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scramsystems.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/sobering-statistics-underage-drunk-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sobering Statistics of Underage Drunk&#160;Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers under the age of 21 represent about 10% of licensed drivers in the U.S. but are <a href=\"https:\/\/crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Api\/Public\/ViewPublication\/812450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">responsible for 17% of fatal alcohol-involved crashes<\/a>. Those are some sobering statistics given that these drivers can\u2019t even legally purchase&#160;alcohol.<\/p>\n<h2>The Dangers of Underage Drinking &amp;&#160;Driving<\/h2>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/underagedrinking\/Underage_Fact.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)<\/a>, more young people abuse alcohol than any other substance, and 12- to 20-year-olds account for more than 10% of the country\u2019s alcohol&#160;consumption.<\/p>\n<p>The risks of drunk driving are especially pronounced for teens. When they do consume alcohol, teens are more likely than adults to binge drink, leading to higher BACs when they get behind the wheel. The CDC reports that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vitalsigns\/teendrinkinganddriving\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high school students drive intoxicated about 2.4 million times each month<\/a>, and underage drivers are 17% more likely to be involved in a fatal car crash with alcohol in their&#160;system.<\/p>\n<p>The most recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that fatal roadway crashes among people aged 16\u201320 are on the rise. Since 2015, young drivers involved in fatal crashes rose by 3.6%, and the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Api\/Public\/ViewPublication\/812450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resulting deaths of drivers in this age group increased by 0.1%<\/a>. Alcohol plays a significant role in these deaths\u2014more than a third of fatal motor vehicle crashes among people aged 16\u201320 involve&#160;alcohol.<\/p>\n<h2>How Parents Can Discourage Underage Drinking &amp;&#160;Driving<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways adults can model safe behavior and discourage their teens from drinking and driving. A tried and true method is to simply not have booze available in your home\u2014but if that\u2019s not an option, locking up your liquor supply is another solution to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. Take inventory of bottles and warn older siblings to not become the alcohol&#160;supplier.<\/p>\n<p>Regular conversations about the dangers and consequences of alcohol use can go a long way when positively influencing your teen. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/adolescentflyer\/adolflyer.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research suggests<\/a> that teens may interpret a parent\u2019s failure to talk about underage drinking as indifference, making them more likely to use&#160;alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>Providing sober spaces for your teens, such as alcohol-free parties at home, is a great way to actively supervise their activities. Remember to stay in touch with their friends\u2019 parents so all adults are on the same page, as adults can be held responsible for failing to monitor minors who get caught&#160;drinking.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your teen decides to take a sip of alcohol anyway, it is important to model safe behavior. Let them know that if they need a safe ride home for any reason, you are always&#160;available.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to educate underage drivers about the dangers of drinking and getting behind the wheel. What methods do you use to deter your teen from underage&#160;drinking?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scramsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scramsystems.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/state-drunk-driving-laws-search.jpg\" alt=\"State Drunk Driving Laws Search Tool\" \/><\/a><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers under the age of 21 represent about 10% of licensed drivers in the U.S. but are responsible for 17% of fatal alcohol-involved crashes. Those are some sobering statistics given that these drivers can\u2019t even legally purchase&#160;alcohol. 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