Fewer young Americans receiving their license

A new study shows that the number of young Americans that do not have a driver’s license is increasing more and more throughout the past three decades. The study shows that this is not only true for Americans, but also in other wealthy countries throughout the world.

Researchers who noticed the trend stated that one possibility could be that people need less face-to-face contact because of the amount of electronic and Internet contact that is available. According to the study, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute in Ann Arbor looked at driver’s license records from 1983 to 2003.

amount of people between the ages of 16 and 39 that have a driver’s license is decreasing drastically. In 1983, nearly 69 percent of 17-year-olds has a license and in 2003 this number had decreased to 50 percent. Americans between 20 and 24 who had a license in 2003 dropped 10 percent from where it was in 1983. Researchers found that the older the age group, the less of a decrease there was.

Other reasons for this may be the cost of buying a car that is preventing people from buying one or even getting a license. Maintaining a vehicle can also be expensive. The Austin carpet cleaners can list a variety of great reasons why it is beneficial to keep the vehicle clean and maintained, but many may not think that it is important enough and opt for public transportation instead.

1
Mar
1
Mar

Drunk driver may have caused Mohave County accident

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Category: Phoenix car accident news, Phoenix car accidents, Phoenix drunk driving accident · Tags: Phoenix car accidents,Phoenix drunk driving accident,Phoenix drunk driving news

A drunk driver may have been the cause of a car accident in Arizona that caused a car to almost fall off the side of a 100-foot cliff.

According to the county sheriff, the accident occurred just after 11:30 p.m. when a 19-year-0ld man was driving his Jeep on the wrong side of the road and collided with an oncoming car. The jeep flipped and rolled over and the other vehicle was pushed to the side of the cliff.

The 19-year-old was taken to a hospital in Las Vegas while the 23-year-old was flown to the University Hospital in order to be treated. Three others that were passengers in the Jeep were also taken to the hospital,  but have all been treated and released.

The accident remains under investigation at this time, but alcohol has been suspected to be cause.

24
Feb
24
Feb

One injured in Arizona 2-car crash

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Category: Phoenix car accident news, Phoenix car accidents · Tags: Phoenix car accident news,Phoenix car accidents

One woman was injured after being involved in a two-car crash in Phoenix.

According to police reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of Guadalupe and McQueen when the driver of the car sideswiped another car driving.

The accident caused the roadway to be close for sometime as police investigated and emergency crews cleared the scene. Alternative routes have now been given for those traveling in any direction near the collision.

Car accidents can cause serious injury or worse to those involved, our thoughts are with the woman and her family while she recovers.

17
Feb
17
Feb

People twice as likely to crash after smoking marijuana and driving

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Category: Phoenis DUI news, Phoenix car news, Phoenix criminal defense, Phoenix drunk driving accident · Tags: Phoenix criminal defense,Phoenix drunk driving accident,Phoenix DUI arrests

New data released shows that drivers who get behind the wheel after smoking marijuana are twice as likely to get into an accident.

Results of a new study have been published in the British Medical Journal and state that drivers who smoke pot before driving face double the risk of getting into a car accident than those who are not impaired while driving. Officials state that the real danger comes in when people begin to mix alcohol (or other substances) with marijuana.

“I’ve got news for you, impaired driving is impaired driving and yes, marijuana will cause impairment and any enforcement officer will tell you the same thing,” said Albert Gutier of the Gov. Office of Highway Safety.

9
Feb
9
Feb

Accident kills two after car runs red light

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Category: Phoenix car accident news, Phoenix reckless driving · Tags: Phoenix car accident news,Phoenix car accidents,Phoenix reckless driving accident

Phoenix are currently investigating a car accident that left two people dead after one car ran through a red light and into a concrete barrier.

The 32-year-old driver of the car along with a 28-year-old passenger were killed in the collision. Two other men age 25 and 26 were injured in the crash and sent to the hospital in order to be treated.

According to Phoenix police, the accident occurred at Loop 101 and 83rd Avenue when a police officer attempted to pull the car over for a traffic violation, but as the police officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled the scene, leading to serious repercussions and the need for legal representation.

The police began to follow the Chevy Tahoe for a short distance, but stopped at the red light that the SUV ran. Police continue to search for details and updated information on those injured have not been released.

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