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Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
Oct 19 2009 by Jennifer Newman
A parent’s work is never done; that’s especially true when it comes to teens and driving. Today is the first day of National Teen Driver Safety Week, which gives parents a reason to check in on their teen’s driving and make sure their rules are being followed.
Car accidents are the No. 1 cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The purpose of National Teen Driver Safety Week is to raise awareness and provide solutions to teen driving deaths.
Parents are part of that solution. There are some easy things a parent can do to help their teen be a safe driver:
• No passengers during the first six-12 months of teen’s driving
• Limit teen’s driving in bad weather
• Enforce teen’s curfews
• Control car keys
If you haven’t done it lately, have your teen drive you around for the day. It’s a chance for you to assess their driving skills and — nicely — point out any bad habits that are developed.
What are your safe-driving rules for your teen? Tell us in the comment section below.
User Comments
we found some great online on road instruction at
http://www.teenlivedrive.com
I totally agree that parents are part of the solution. My son will be driving soon. High Schools in this area encourage kids to car pool (they don’t have enough room in their parking lots) that said if they carpool they give kids a substance discount on their drivers pass. As a parent I have mixed feelings. Multiple kids in the care could lead to dangerous driving behavior.
As a side note, I am going to have NO problem taking the car keys away if need be. After all, I’d rather have my son around and mad at me then not around at all.