Teen drivers in Wisconsin and elsewhere cause a disproportionate number of accidents. The data for those 16-17 years-old indicate that following were identified as being the major contributing factors to teen accidents:
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Inattentive driving - 18.2% |
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Failure to yield right-of-way - 16.3% |
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Failure to control vehicle - 15.8% |
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Speed too fast for conditions - 14.0% |
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Following too close - 6.8% |
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Exceeding speed limit - 3.5% |
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Disregarding traffic control - 2.9% |
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Improper turn - 1.9% |
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Driver condition - 1.8% |
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Unsafe backing - 1.7% |
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Left of center – 1.4% |
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Improper overtake - 1.0% |
For those of you with teen drivers in Wisconsin, please read Teen Driving from the Wisconsin DOT. Please also read the firm's Wisconsin car crash insurance FAQs. The Wisconsin Rules of the Road govern liability for Wisconsin car accidents.
If you have been in a Wisconsin car accident with a teen or adult and suffered a personal injury such as fractures, surgery, disability, permanent injury or disfigurement, please contact the firm.
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