Auto Insurance Professional: Little Has Changed With Teen Drivers

One veteran auto insurance industry professional is telling his local newspaper that despite an influx of electronic gadgets and other distractions, teen drivers really haven't changed much over the years.

An article in the Jacksonville Daily Record features Matt Carlucci, who has been an auto insurance agent for three decades. According to the report, Carlucci says that young drivers are "no better, no worse" than they have been in the past.

According to the newspaper, female teenage drivers actually cause a larger number of accidents than males, while the young males are more likely to be involved in serious crashes.

The report also notes that the summer months, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, are considered to be the "100 deadliest days for teens" because they are not in school and more prone to be out late and engaging in riskier activities.

Teenagers have long been cited in statistics as being more likely to be involved in automobile accidents. They and elderly drivers have been receiving more attention from media outlets in recent months over safety issues that can lead to high auto insurance rates.