WASHINGTON, DC / PRNewswire / - Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the U.S. and The Advertising Council wants to put the brakes on this alarming situation. In partnership with a coalition of state Attorneys General and consumer protection agencies, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and AAA (American Automobile Association), the organization launched the UR the Spokesperson campaign to save lives by reducing youth reckless driving.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data show that, on average, more than 300,000 teens are injured in car crashes each year, nearly 8,000 are involved in fatal crashes and more than 3,500 are killed. NHTSA research also shows that teen drivers are involved in more than five times as many fatal crashes as adults. Young drivers are more likely to speed, run red lights, make illegal turns, and die in an SUV rollover.
Don't be part of the statistics. Avoid all the risks involved with drunk driving and driving recklessly because once the damage is done, you have to deal with the consequences and you could never turn back in time and change the decisions you made.
We all need to remember that driving is not a RIGHT, it's a PRIVILEGE. Be responsible and considerate of others and it's critical to make the right choice when you're behind-the-wheel so make sure you follow the rules of the road.
Please join our efforts to spread awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence.
Written by Dave Arizabal
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