A new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that teens are less likely to be injured or killed in car crashes in states where teen driving is regulated by nighttime and passenger restrictions than in states where such laws do not exist.

“Graduated driving laws actually ease new drivers into licensure, allowing them to build their experience behind the wheel before being involved in more risky driving situations,” said Ragina Averella, a AAA mid-Atlantic spokeswoman.