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Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among American teenagers
1 out of 5 16-year-olds will be in a crash.
Among the least-experienced drivers, the leading cause of fatal crashes is driver error (77%), speeding (38%) & alcohol (<25%).
Statistics show that teen crashes have predictable and preventable patterns and conditions.
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Teen Driving Agreement:
http://www.carinsurance.org/
www.nsc.org/issues/teendriving/
agreement.pdf
www.safedrivingtest.com/
www.teendrivers.com
Teaching Your Teens to Drive:
Parent/Teen Handbook
By American Automobile Association |
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Parents must recognize the dangers facing teen drivers and play an active role in working with their teenager to prevent accidents. Before allowing the teen freedom behind the wheel, parents should work with their teen and outline the expectations for driving.
One resource suggests drawing up a driving contract which states the family rules and resulting consequences for broken rules (www.teendriving.com/drivingcontract2.htm).
Check with your car insurance company about offered training, which can help prepare your teen for driving and lower your insurance rates!
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