Motor vehicle collisions continue to be a major public health problem resulting in a high incidence of morbidity and mortality among adolescents in the United States, despite legislative changes such as required seat belt usage and drunk driving regulations. ... They are also far less likely to use seat belts than other age groups, even when use is mandated by law. ... One or two more years will not make much of a difference, especially when it means protecting their safety. ...

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