LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The saying "older and wiser" might not necessarily be the case when it comes to new drivers.
Most states allows drivers to be licensed at age 16, but often with a graduated driver's license - meaning there are limits on driving at night or with young passengers. Whereas, some states allow teens to drive at 18 without a GDL.
AAA took a look at crash rates comparing drivers in different age groups.
Here's the surprise: new drivers licensed at age 18 were more likely to have an injury during their first year of driving than new drivers at any other age.
The company says the results suggest states may want to extend GDL laws to new drivers, even when they're older.
They say experience seems to trump age.
Most states allows drivers to be licensed at age 16, but often with a graduated driver's license - meaning there are limits on driving at night or with young passengers. Whereas, some states allow teens to drive at 18 without a GDL.
AAA took a look at crash rates comparing drivers in different age groups.
Here's the surprise: new drivers licensed at age 18 were more likely to have an injury during their first year of driving than new drivers at any other age.
The company says the results suggest states may want to extend GDL laws to new drivers, even when they're older.
They say experience seems to trump age.
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