Teen drivers with ADHD have higher rates of crashes and traffic violations within their first year of driving than teen drivers without ADHD.
Type of incident | First-year drivers with ADHD | First-year non-ADHD drivers |
---|---|---|
All crashes | 20% | 16% |
Crashes where driver at fault | 16% | 12% |
Careless driving | 14% | 10% |
Speeding | 9% | 6% |
Seat belt nonuse | 7% | 4% |