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Gas Prices Cause Auto Death-Rate Drop- Are High Gas Prices Going To Save Teen Drivers?

Gas Prices Cause Auto Death-Rate Drop- Are High Gas Prices Going To Save Teen Drivers?

The authors of a new study say gas prices are causing driving declines that could result in a third fewer auto deaths annually, with the most dramatic drop likely to be among teen drivers.

Professors Michael Morrisey of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and David Grabowski of Harvard Medical School said they found that for every 10 percent increase in gas prices there was a 2.3 percent decline in auto deaths. For drivers ages 15 to 17, the decline was 6 percent, and for ages 18 to 21, it was 3.2 percent.

These figures might be set off eventually because of more efficient vehicles.

Do you think high gas prices are going to save teens?
  • Yes! If teens cant pay for gas, they will drive less and die less.
  • No, teens' parents are going to pay for their gas, there will still be a lot of deaths.
  • I think that high gas prices will affect teens by...
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  • raves +1   [-] by cronewinter posted Jul 14, 2008 03:24PM GMTJuly 14, 2008 15:24:43
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    Answered Yes! If teens cant pay for gas, they will drive less and die less.

    if it saves lives then the high prices are worth it
  • raves +1   [-] by U-Jene and Peppermint posted Jul 12, 2008 06:40PM GMTJuly 12, 2008 18:40:33
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    Answered No, teens' parents are going to pay for their gas, there will still be a lot of deaths.

    Im a teen and just because gas prices are high you get your parents to pay for your gas.I think it has to do more with how you drive and how safe your car is.
  • raves +1   [-] by Matt posted Jul 12, 2008 02:32PM GMTJuly 12, 2008 14:32:43
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    Answered Yes! If teens cant pay for gas, they will drive less and die less.

    We have to pay for our own gas in my family, I dunno about you guys but I'm not paying 50 bucks to go to the mall just to hang out. not worth it. haha
  • raves     [-] by mrsjoejonas19 posted Jul 12, 2008 12:19PM GMTJuly 12, 2008 12:19:12
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    Answered No, teens' parents are going to pay for their gas, there will still be a lot of deaths.

    teens parents pay gas deaths
  • raves     [-] by Gremlin posted Jul 12, 2008 12:04PM GMTJuly 12, 2008 12:04:23
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    Answered No, teens' parents are going to pay for their gas, there will still be a lot of deaths.

    My experience is that parents are paying more and more gas bills
    for theyr young ones....................so things will still go down wards..
  • raves     [-] by MUSIC CHIC posted Jul 12, 2008 12:11AM GMTJuly 12, 2008 00:11:09
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    Answered Yes! If teens cant pay for gas, they will drive less and die less.

    moderated...
  • raves     [-] by Jake posted Jul 11, 2008 11:54PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:54:43
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    Answered I think that high gas prices will affect teens by...

    Ever since gas prices have begun to rise, so have the number of accidents in my town. Not sure if theirs a connection. Don't tell any officials, or else they will launch a multimillion dollar investigation.
  • raves     [-] by Mr. X posted Jul 11, 2008 10:55PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:55:24
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    Answered No, teens' parents are going to pay for their gas, there will still be a lot of deaths.

    This study is inaccurate
  • raves     [-] by ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 posted Jul 11, 2008 10:41PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:41:50
    ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 reply

    Answered Yes! If teens cant pay for gas, they will drive less and die less.

    Either drive less or get a job...

    Win win
  • raves +1   [-] by ThePersonBehindTheDesk posted Jul 11, 2008 10:41PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:41:34
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    Answered No, teens' parents are going to pay for their gas, there will still be a lot of deaths.

    I don't think that it's going to make a big difference. Kids are still going to be dumb while driving.
    teens parents pay gas deaths difference kids dumb driving
  • raves     [-] by ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 posted Jul 11, 2008 10:42PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:42:10
    ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 reply
    I'm not as stupid as them, trust me..
  • raves     [-] by ThePersonBehindTheDesk posted Jul 11, 2008 11:23PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:23:08
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    Good, because driving around LA it's nice to have good drivers out.
  • raves +1   [-] by ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 posted Jul 11, 2008 11:24PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:24:08 (edited)
    ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 reply
    LA!? XD

    That place is just as bad as New York when it comes to driving

    la xd york driving
  • raves +1   [-] by ThePersonBehindTheDesk posted Jul 11, 2008 11:25PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:25:54
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    Yeah tell me about it. I'm headed to NY tomorrow actually.
  • raves     [-] by ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 posted Jul 11, 2008 11:26PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:26:31 (edited)
    ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 reply
    Get ready to buy a new car.


    Or use a friends car.. XD
  • raves +2   [-] by ThePersonBehindTheDesk posted Jul 11, 2008 11:27PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:27:39
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    I'm renting! Which means I'll be doing doughnuts in the parking lot!
  • raves     [-] by ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 posted Jul 11, 2008 11:28PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 23:28:54
    ,,:://LaZyBear;. Ron Paul 2008 reply
    lol
  • raves     [-] by sweet lipz posted Jul 11, 2008 10:47PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:47:38
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    cool
  • raves +1   [-] by sweet lipz posted Jul 11, 2008 10:40PM GMTJuly 11, 2008 22:40:31
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    Answered I think that high gas prices will affect teens by...

    making them get a job....go high gas prices