Teen drivers are among the highest-risk groups on the road. In Nevada — and nationwide — motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of injury and death for drivers ages 16–20. Inexperience, distracted driving, speeding, and overconfidence significantly increase crash risk during the first few years behind the wheel.


Studies consistently show:


• Teen drivers are nearly 3x more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers age 20 and older
• The first 6–12 months of driving carry the highest crash risk
• Night driving and multiple teen passengers dramatically increase accident likelihood
• Defensive driving education reduces crash rates and improves reaction time in emergency situations
• According to the AAA Foundation for traffic safety, teen crashes and fatalities rise between the period of Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the “100 deadliest days of summer.”


At Howard Injury Law, we see firsthand how devastating preventable crashes can be for young drivers and their families. That’s why HIL Helps actively promotes teen driving education, defensive training programs, and community safety initiatives — because prevention is just as important as protection.

Teen & Young Driver Training Programs

Driver’s Edge

A free hands-on defensive driving program hosted at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway that teaches young drivers critical skills like skid control, ABS braking, and hazard awareness in a controlled environment. Donate to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public charity. The more you can donate means more events, safer drivers and more lives saved!

Nevada DMV-Approved Driver Safety Schools

State-approved defensive driving programs that provide instruction on safe driving habits for beginning drivers. Some providers advertise starting the course without payment and charging only once you finish to get the certificate — but that’s specific to them, not the DMV.