Nighttime Driving and Bad Weather
The most severe teen crashes occur at night, and bad weather makes driving more dangerous for all drivers.
Watch this brief video (3:24) to learn about teen driving risks due to nighttime driving and bad weather.
Nighttime Driving
The most severe teen crashes occur at night. Night driving is more dangerous because of limited visibility, fatigue, and drinking drivers on the road.
With a new license, young teens have night driving restrictions that vary by state. Many serious teen driver crashes occur between 9 p.m. and midnight.
Recommendation
Set an early evening restriction for your teen’s unsupervised driving – before sundown during the first months with a license and gradually later as your teen gains more driving experience.
Bad Weather
Bad weather makes driving more dangerous for all drivers. However, teen drivers do not have enough experience to react safely in bad weather with hazardous conditions involving rain, ice, or snow.
Recommendation
Limit your teen’s driving in bad weather. Allow unsupervised driving only in dry conditions during the first months with a license and gradually allow unsupervised driving in more severe weather as your teen gains more experience.