Run-off-road crashes are the major reason for approximately half of all motor vehicle fatalities among teenagers.
What is a run-off-road crash?
- A run-off-road (ROR) crash happens when a moving vehicle diverges off the road and smashes a tree, a pole, another vehicle, or other obstacles or flips over on impassable terrain.
- Typically, only one vehicle is involved in this kind of collision.
What are studies telling about run-off-road crashes?
- Studies have shown that teen drivers are less capable of identifying hazards and maintaining the vehicle's control than more experienced drivers, which leads to an increasing number of run-off-road collisions.
- Teenage drivers are less likely to adjust their speed to account for slippery roads or limited vision, making them more prone to become distracted.
Based on studies, approximately half of all motor vehicle fatalities among teenagers are run-off-road crashes.
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