Young Canadians only represent 13% of the licensed driver population, they account for approximately one quarter of motor vehicle injuries and fatalities (Parachute 2016). The most common way for young people to die in Canada is being the driver or the passenger in a motor vehicle, the death rate for drivers ages 15-24 is higher than every other age group and about three times the rate of drivers 35-44 years of age (State Farm 2016). The safety of young drivers is a major concern to the public of Canada, and the prevention of fatalities and injuries are made aware by organizations like Parachute and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). In the news articles chronicled by CBC News I would like us to look at how reckless and dangerous driving decisions performed by youth make adults question the line between having
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However, according to Julian Tanner’s chapter on deviant youth in Teenage troubles: youth and deviance in Canada (2015), teens are more likely to participate in risky or deviant behaviour in response to the constraints of high school and having more time for recreational activities (Tanner, 39). Such as in this case, authorities had said the teenage girl was street racing with another girl of the same age on the highway just before she lost control of the vehicle and crashed, ultimately causing the death of Alyssa. Both girls would be charged with street racing initially, but as the court proceedings went on, these charges were dropped without explanation. This displeased the victim’s family more, seeing this as another light punishment to the girls who abused an adult responsibility and caused the death of their family member. Alyssa Davis’ mother, Sherree-Lin Kavanagh told CBC “We are disappointed that one of the charges that we thought was pretty important was dropped. Not sure why,” (Barry & Payette
However, according to Julian Tanner’s chapter on deviant youth in Teenage troubles: youth and deviance in Canada (2015), teens are more likely to participate in risky or deviant behaviour in response to the constraints of high school and having more time for recreational activities (Tanner, 39). Such as in this case, authorities had said the teenage girl was street racing with another girl of the same age on the highway just before she lost control of the vehicle and crashed, ultimately causing the death of Alyssa. Both girls would be charged with street racing initially, but as the court proceedings went on, these charges were dropped without explanation. This displeased the victim’s family more, seeing this as another light punishment to the girls who abused an adult responsibility and caused the death of their family member. Alyssa Davis’ mother, Sherree-Lin Kavanagh told CBC “We are disappointed that one of the charges that we thought was pretty important was dropped. Not sure why,” (Barry & Payette