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Driving Smart: A Guide for Parents and Teens
| Guest post by: Richard Rondeau |
Article Overview: FACT: Drivers 15 to 20 years old have nearly 20-percent more fatal car crashes than any other age group.
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Driving Smart: A Guide for Parents and Teens
Parents have good reason to be concerned when their teen gets behind the wheel. Young, inexperienced drivers are the most crash-prone drivers on the road.
FACT: Drivers 15 to 20 years old have nearly 20-percent more fatal car crashes than any other age group.
HELP YOUR TEEN BEAT THE ODDS
Driver education classes are just the beginning. Coach your teen about roadway hazards and safe driving principles. Don't just talk about them at the kitchen table; get in the car together and see what your teen is doing.
Remind him or her:
- "No drinking alcohol."
- "Buckle up."
- "Slow down and respect the speed limit."
- "No phone calls or text messaging."
- "Here's how to recognize danger on the road..."
ENFORCE LIMITS
Chances of a fatal crash increase with each additional passenger, and the risks are greatest at night and on the weekends.
To reduce danger:
- Limit number of passengers
- Limit nighttime and weekend driving
FOLLOW THE GRADUATED DRIVING LAW
Most states - Michigan included - offer graduated driver licensing (GDL), an approach that phases in privileges for new drivers. Starting with driving in less hazardous situations, beginning drivers are not allowed to drive at night or with teen passengers in their vehicle. Only when they have gained experience are they allowed to "graduate" to drive in these more risky situations. Parents need to be aware of the laws in their state and make sure that their teens are obeying them. GDL programs prevent about one in five crashes for 16-year-old drivers.
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