SO tomorrow Drew is going to take the test for his driving permit. Just happened upon this and wanted to post.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and that risk climbs even higher during the summer months. More free time, relaxed parental curfews, and less supervision overall combine to create a higher risk for teen driving accidents and deaths when school is out. In 2009, more teens died in the months of July and August than any other months of the year. Below are 10 key safety tips to help your teen stay safe on the road during the summer.
1. Buckle up. Compared with other age groups, teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use and the majority of teens involved in fatal crashes are unbelted.
2. Put down the phone. Sixteen percent of all teen drivers involved in fatal crashes are distracted. Texting or talking on the phone combined with the inexperience of a teen driver is a recipe for disaster.
3. Limit passengers. Don’t let your teen’s vehicle be the party bus.
4. Slow it down. Parents are the biggest influence on how teens drive. Teen crashes are more likely to involve speeding, especially with male drivers. Make sure your teen knows that driving above the speed limit can lead to a ticket (which they should pay for), insurance rate increase, or even a deadly crash.
5. Don’t drink and drive.
6. Don't drive at night.
7. Turn it down. Teens love to listen to music, but it’s important to be able to hear the road noises around you. Also, make sure your teen does not drive with headphones on. Encourage them to turn off the radio and focus on the road.
8. Don’t drive when you don’t have to. If the weather is bad or your teen is tired or upset, don’t let them drive.
9. Wear comfortable, functional clothing.
10. Make sure your teen has a safe and well-maintained car.
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