A new survey by The Zebra[1] reveals which teens are most scared, parents’ fears about teen driving, and why their worries are warranted.
A quarter of teenagers are hesitant to get on the road
Decades of alarming statistics and parental trepidation about the very real dangers of teen driving appear to have hit home for today’s teens. Almost 25% of non-driving teens surveyed in a new report by The Zebra say they’re not licensed because they’re scared to drive a car. We explore how parents could be influencing that sentiment, and why those concerns may be justified.
Key Findings
1. Teens say driving is scary—and it’s causing them to delay getting licensed.
2. Parents agree, and their worry may influence teens more than they realize.
3. Teens really are more at risk than other drivers on the road. Here’s why.
4. What can parents do to help their teen safely join the ranks of licensed drivers?