Idaho Teens Among Worst Drivers

While it doesn’t top the list of the worst offenders, Idaho is not faring well when it comes to teen driving safety and affordability. A June WalletHub survey ranked Idaho 41st out of 50 states when it examined the best and worst conditions for teen drivers. The survey considered crashes, the cost of insurance for teens, drivers licensing laws, fatalities and the cost of a ticket, among other criteria.   According to a recent AAA Foundation report, 22 Idaho teen drivers were involved in fatal accidents in 2013. In that same year, 27 Idahoans were killed in crashes involving a driver between the ages of 15 and 19. In the eyes of WalletHub’s researchers, this put Idaho in ninth place for the most fatalities nationwide/Idaho State Journal. More here. And: Wallethub story here.

Question: Were you a good driver, as a teen-ager?