Thursday, October 23, 2014
Distracted driving has become a national epidemic, and teens are some of the worst offenders. Novice drivers have enough to focus on without added interruptions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and DriveSafe Driving Schools encourage the parents of teen drivers to always set the rules before their teens hit the road.
"We want parents to know that even though their teens might be gaining some independence, the parents' job doesn't end there," said Ben Baron, DriveSafe's owner. "Teens are still kids. They still need rules and restrictions, and believe it or not, parents—they'll listen to you," he added.
Address the five most dangerous behaviors for teen drivers by setting these rules.
1. No drinking and driving.
2. Buckle up every trip, every time, in the front seat and in the back seat.
3. Put down the phone.
4. Follow all posted speed limits.
5. Do not drive around with more than one passenger at time.
Source: DriveSafe Driving Schools
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