New insights on teen driving risks, drawn from its national Teen Driving survey and internal claims data, reveal that 66 percent of parents express serious safety concerns, but many lack the tools or guidance to turn those concerns into a clear plan, according to Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE).

PURE’s claims data validates parents’ concerns as data shows teen drivers are three times more likely than mature drivers to be involved in an at-fault accident, with crashes that tend to be more than twice as severe. They are also nearly five times more likely to be involved in a collision that causes bodily injury.

The survey found that parents are even more worried when their child is driven by another teen, with 81 percent admitting concern.

“For parents, including me, there is little more frightening than the idea of your teen getting behind the wheel—and unfortunately, this fear is supported by data,” said PURE Chief Executive Officer Martin Leitch.

The survey, conducted in partnership with Harris QuestDIY, polled 1,000 parents of teen drivers across the U.S.

Teen driving ranked second only to mental health, according to survey findings.

Many parents recognize that independence and sound judgment come with time and experience, but 57 percent believe that additional driver training beyond the basics, and vehicles with top-tier safety ratings can further improve road safety for their teens.