Putting Young Driver Safety First With Youthsafe
- Street: PO Box 1074
- City: Ryde
- State: NSW
- Country: Australia
- Zip/Postal Code: 1680
- Listed: September 6, 2024 8:35 am
- Expires: 21 days, 22 hours
Description
Road crashes account for 45% of all fatalities among Australian youth. From behavioural attributes to the driving environment, many factors contribute to these accidents. These factors necessitate that young driver safety interventions be comprehensive and multi-tiered—a need that Youthsafe is dedicated to fulfilling.
Why Young Drivers’ Safety Needs Our Attention
The statistics surrounding young driver safety are alarming. Almost 50% of all hospitalisations of young Australians are drivers, and another 25% are passengers.
Additionally, a 17-25 year-old P1 licence holder is four times more likely to be the victim of a fatal car crash than a driver over the age of 26.
These figures are shocking, and experts reveal that speeding, distraction, driving under the influence, and fatigue are the leading causes for young Australians to be involved in serious road crashes. Other factors that put young drivers at risk include driving without a seat belt or riding a motorbike without a helmet.
Invest in the safety of young Australian drivers by working with Youthsafe—a trusted partner that has worked with governments, businesses, and community organisations to prevent young Australians from suffering avoidable road accidents through highly responsive programs.
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Listing ID: 29066dabeae7e741
- Listed by: youthsafe
- Member Since: January 5, 2024