Society Costs

Question 1

The Iraq War lasted approximately eight years, from 2003 through 2011. During that time, nearly 4,500 soldiers died either in combat or while on active military duty. Each death was violent and tragic.

During that same time, approximately

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28,000 teenagers died in car crashes on America’s highways.37 This is nearly six times the number of soldiers who died in the war.

Question 2

Fatality rates are highest during

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new drivers’ first few months of driving on their own.

Question 3

during their first six months of solo driving, newly licensed drivers are about

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eight times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than more experienced drivers

Question 4

Even after more than six months of being licensed to drive alone, teens are

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two to three times more likely to be in a fatal crash than more experienced drivers.

Question 5

Nearly a ____ crashes occur each year in Florida.

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quarter million
About 17,000 involve alcohol

Question 6

Teen drivers cause a disproportionately large number of alcohol-related crashes, approximately

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7,000 crashes each year, or about 15 every day

Question 6

Unfortunately, of all of the states in the nation, Florida reports the

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highest rate of crash involvement (ages 15 to 19 years), highest rate in fatal crashes, and the second highest rate of alcohol-related crashes.

Question 7

In Florida, nearly 40% of all traffic fatalities involve

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Alcohol

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Between 25 to 30% of teen drivers will be involved in a crash within

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the first 12 months of getting their license