The pandemic has not changed the fact that motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for teens 15-to-19 years old in the U.S. and in Texas. Due to their lack of driving experience teens are more likely to underestimate dangerous situations or make critical decision errors that can lead to crashes.Distraction from other teen passengers adds to the risk. Studies have shown that crash risk increases with the number of passengers under age 21. According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the crash risk increases by 44% for one passenger, doubles for two passengers and ...