youth more prone to accidents

Washington JUNE 2 : A bad news for youth who are aged 16-17 years .American scientists have found out shocking results about the driving pattern of the youth of 16-17 years old.

The facts revealed by the scientists are as follows

"16-17 years youth face more risk of road accidents while driving compared to other age people. The risk factor of accidents is 3.9 times more when compared to 18 years old people.

The risk factor is 4.5 times more when compared to 30-59 years old people.

The main reasons for such high risk of accidents in youth are

* Diversion of attention

* Not wearing seat belt/helmet

* over speed driving

* Talking to pilon riders

* Use of mobile phone while driving.