1. Ensuring safety in young drivers

2. Main causes of accidents
Distracted Driving
Speeding
Drunk Driving
Fatigue
Reckless Driving
Peer Pressure

3. Distracted driving
Distracted driving is the act of driving while engaged in other activities: such as looking after children, texting, talking on the phone or to a passenger, watching videos, eating, smoking, or reading. These activities take the driver's attention away from the road. Between 15-20% of all distractions appear to involve driver interaction with technology. It has been estimated that distraction played a role in 32% of all road crash deaths and serious injuries in Western Australia between 2005 and Approximately one third of all distractions appear to be outside-the-vehicle distractions.

4. Avoiding distraction
Turn off your mobile phone when driving (even if it is a hands-free mobile phone).
Adjust all vehicle controls (including the radio/CD player) before setting off.
Take a break rather than eat, drink, smoke or groom yourself while driving.
Don’t know the route? Either you or your passenger can check a map before starting the journey to know what lies ahead.
Ask passengers to be quiet if you are having difficulty concentrating while driving.
Ensure pets are properly restrained in the vehicle
Recognise what makes you distracted and either avoid engaging in that activity when driving, or find a safe place to pull over and do it.

5. speeding
If you drive above the maximum speed limit or you drive too fast for the weather, road and/or traffic conditions, even if the posted speed limit is not exceeded – you are speeding! Speeding is one of the most commonly reported factors associated with crashes, yet, few drivers view speeding as an immediate risk to their personal safety.

6. Avoiding speeding
Under the right conditions and in the right environment, use cruise control.
Pay close attention to the speedometer, while still watching the road.
Drive under the speed limit.
Leave earlier to avoid feeling rushed.

7. Drunk Driving
Driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, is the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs, to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely.

8. Avoiding drunk driving
Organise a designated driver.
Be responsible.
Call a Taxi.
Take their keys.
Arrange transport beforehand

9. Fatigue
Being fatigued significantly increases the risk of a crash. It makes us less aware of what is happening on the road and impairs our ability to respond quickly and safely if a dangerous situation arises. Driver fatigue is believed to contribute to more than 30% of road crashes.

10. Avoiding Fatigued Driving
Get a good nights sleep, beforehand.
Don’t travel for more than 8-10 hours per day.
Take regular breaks.
Share the driving.
Don’t drink alcohol before you drive.
Don’t travel when you would usually be sleepy.
Take a 15 minute powernap.

11. Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is a serious offense punishable by fines and or imprisonment. Those charged with reckless driving should contact an attorney immediately. In some states, the charge of reckless driving is also known as careless driving or dangerous driving. Reckless driving is a broad category and drivers that commit moving violations which endanger the lives of others will be charged with this offense.

12. Avoiding reckless driving
Allow plenty of time to get to your destination.
Always wear your glasses or contact lenses while driving.
Keep road rage in check.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep a safe distance.
Don’t drive distracted.
Follow traffic laws.
Be responsible.

13. Peer pressure
Your mates or peers can influence you in many different ways, they can influence you to make good and bad decisions while driving. A lot of teens think that if they don’t do what their mates say, they won’t be seen as “cool”. 44% of teens say they drive heaps better without their mates in the car.

14. Avoiding peer pressure
Volunteer to be the designated driver.
Keep a bottle of water in your hands.
Insist you have an early morning.
Blame your parents.
Be responsible
Think about the latter consequences.