Ready to get behind the wheel? First, remember that driving is a major responsibility. Think about it. You have full control of a 2 ton vehicle that can get you where you want to go- but also can do some damage if you're not careful. Check out these teen driving safety tips and information before you head behind the wheel.

An Inconvenient Truth - Cold, Hard Facts

1. Traffic crashes are the leading cost of teen fatalities - accounting for 38% of all teen deaths in the United States.

2. Every day- more than 10 young drivers age 15-20 are killed in crashes and another 745 are injured

3. About 25% of crashes killing young drivers involve alcohol

4. 39% of young male drivers and 26% of young female drivers were speeding at the time of their fatal crash

5. While young drivers only represent 6% of all licensed drivers, they are the drivers in 16% of all crashes.