Teenage Drunk Driving and Risks Involved

Summary:
It is a tragic fact that many teenagers die everyday because of simple mistakes of driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is horrifying that something easily preventable is killing too many people everyday. Most of the accidents are caused by people in the age group of 15 to 24. This is a scary fact, since it includes teenagers as the ones that get in the accidents the most. This happens mostly because of peer pressure, because its "cool" and makes you "popular" to get drunk and drive. Driving drunk is a horrible issue in the world today, but it can easily be prevented by raising awareness and getting teenagers and adults involved to do everything in their power to stop this problem.

Reflection:
When I learned all about how most of the accidents caused are around the age of minors really made me realize how horrible the affects of drinking are, especially for those who are new to driving all together. Looking through the perspective of a teenager, it's understandable the peer pressure involved with drinking and driving, but we, as teenagers, need to stand up for what we know is right and not like the ideas of others manipulate us to do something we might regret.

Evidence:

• 70% of teenagers drink alcohol
• 60% of teenage deaths are caused by accidents involving alcohol
• Most alcohol involved accidents are caused within the age group 15-24

Questions:

• What can we do know as adults or teenagers to decrease the rate of the number of those who drink while driving?
• Why do people choose to drink and drive when the know the possible consequences involved with that?

Source:
"Teenage Drunk Driving." FirstEagle Insurance Services Inc. - Brokerage Agency. The First Eagle Insurance Services. Web. 27 Jan. 2010. .