Dangerous Teen Drivers Essay

A Danger Teens Face on a Daily Basis One of the most exciting times in a persons life is when you turn sixteen. Turning sixteen is like the early stages of adulthood such as getting your first job, high school, and getting your drivers license. By having a drivers license, you 're free to go wherever you please without your parents being with you. This driving privilege is almost always taken advantage of by teen drivers. Now, think back to when you first got your drivers license, what was one of the first things you did? Most likely, you called up your best friend and you guys go out for a drive. Depending on what kind of driver you are, you either drove carefully or recklessly. Assuming you were the reckless type, you were most likely …show more content…
About 50% of teen drivers have admitted to texting while driving. The average amount of time it takes for a person to send a text is about 4.6 seconds (Arrive Alive). This is just enough time for the car in front of you to come to a complete stop and for you to crash into the back of their vehicle. In most places in Missouri, you must be 21 years or older to text and drive. This law was made to prevent teens from getting into car accidents but Lake St. Louis has banned anyone form texting and driving in city limits. They are not only trying to prevent young drivers from causing accidents by any kind of driver (Tom …show more content…
Such as drinking or falling asleep behind the wheel. Jessica Morgan was a teen from southwest Missouri who had passed away after a horrible car accident. She played basketball, softball and track at Southwest High School. Unfortunately, she fell asleep at the wheel and totaled her car. Although she was wearing a seat belt she had still passed away. She was kept alive on life support so that her organs could be donated (Monett Times). The community, Jessica’s family, and Jessica had to suffer the consequences of her decision to drive while