Dossier
teen drivers
Coverage of teen drivers in the Nexus archive.
Michiganplace1Lansingplace1Bridge Michiganorganization1Josh Bolandperson1organ donationtopic1lawmakerstopic1Johnathon Ehsaniperson1Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Healthorganization1AAAorganization1Jose Torresperson1Memorial Dayevent1Labor Dayevent1100 Deadliest Daystopic1impaired drivingtopic1
- Michigan teens skip organ donor signups. Lansing hopes to change that
The number of first-time teen drivers in Michigan signing up as organ donors is declining, prompting lawmakers to seek increased education on organ donation, as reported by Bridge Michigan.
- ‘No celebration is worth risking a life’: Tips on driving during the ‘100 deadliest days’ for teens behind the wheel
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the '100 Deadliest Days,' sees a 30% increase in teen driving-related deaths, with 825 fatalities in 2024 alone. Risk factors include riding with friends, phone use, and impaired driving. AAA and experts like Johnathon Ehsani from Johns Hopkins emphasize parental oversight and sober travel plans to reduce risks.