Fewer Teens Drinking and Driving
By: Charlotte Ames
Updated: October 3, 2012
New numbers show nine out of ten high school teens did not drink and drive last year.
The Centers for Disease Control says there's been a 54 percent decrease in teen drinking and driving since 1991. But researchers are quick to point out that nearly one million teenagers still drink then get behind the wheel every year, putting themselves and others at risk.
High school boys 18 and older were most likely to drink and drive , while 16-year-old high school girls were least likely .
The Centers for Disease Control says there's been a 54 percent decrease in teen drinking and driving since 1991. But researchers are quick to point out that nearly one million teenagers still drink then get behind the wheel every year, putting themselves and others at risk.
High school boys 18 and older were most likely to drink and drive , while 16-year-old high school girls were least likely .
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.