Iowa Public Television

Teens Behind the Wheel examines problems in keeping teen drivers safe. The documentary explores the issues on the teenage mind — from independence, distraction and peer pressure to overconfidence and alcohol. Cameras mounted in the vehicles of six inexperienced teen drivers reveal some of their more risky behaviors, including speeding, aggressive driving, running red lights and ignoring stop signs. It highlights the skill development and day-to-day driving habits of newly licensed teenagers, as well as the successes and failures of graduated licensing laws and the popularity of street racing.