TEENS REALIZE STREET RACING RISK
A new study from Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) reveals that a vast majority of teens (97 percent) feel that street racing is dangerous, listing it above cell phone use, speeding, having more than three passengers in the car, being upset, using a GPS system and changing clothes while driving.
Despite teens' realization that street racing is dangerous, 38% say that they have engaged in street racing.
Under Illinois law, driving privileges may be revoked for any person convicted of street racing and law enforcement may impound the offender’s vehicle for up to five days.
It seems that peer pressure is an effective means for stopping the racing. The research found that 87 percent of teen drivers would refrain from street racing if they were asked to by their passengers. However, only 57 percent of teen passengers said they would ask the driver to stop racing other cars.
