Top 10 Best States for Teen Drivers
A new study has revealed the 10 best states for teen drivers.
WalletHub.com conducted a study, comparing the driving conditions for teens in the U.S. based on 16 key metrics, with the data broken down into three categories: safety conditions, economic environment and driving laws of each state. Topping the overall list is the state of New York, which also scored in the top six of all three categories thanks to a substantive graduated licensing program. Following New York is Oregon, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Delaware for the top five, while Illinois, Connecticut, Nevada, Rhode Island and New Jersey round out the top 10 best states for teen drivers.
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Factors that helped the best states achieve their ranking include Connecticut having the lowest rate of teen fatalities and Hawaii having the lowest insurance premium increase for adding a teen driver. Other states with notable factors were Alabama, where there’s the lowest rate of teen DUIs and Nebraska, which is home to the lowest average cost of auto repairs.
On the other end of the list is Missouri, Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana and South Dakota ranking the worst. According to the study, there are 11 times more teen driver fatalities per 100,000 teens in North Dakota than in Connecticut.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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