http://www.allstate.com/rss/rss-channel-guide.aspx#1 Driving for the first time is one of life's major milestones. It's an exciting - and somewhat scary - proposition. Here you'll find practical tips to keeping teens safe on the road, while giving parents a bit more peace of mind. 60 en-us http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/Teen-driver-may-have-been-at-fault-for-October-crash.aspx A teen driver who was changing the radio station in his car allegedly caused a five-car accident on Interstate 295 last month, according to news website NJ.com. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/Teen-driver-may-have-been-at-fault-for-October-crash.aspx Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:10:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/III-offers-parents-tips-on-teen-drivers.aspx Teen drivers may face higher auto insurance rates due to lack of experience. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/III-offers-parents-tips-on-teen-drivers.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/driving-safety-course-could-help-teens-navigate-slick-conditions.aspx Most of the time, driving safety courses teach motorists how to avoid a skid. However, one class in Florida forces teen drivers into a spin, in order to teach them how to correct it, according to Florida Today. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/driving-safety-course-could-help-teens-navigate-slick-conditions.aspx Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:17:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/accident-risks-higher-teen-truck-drivers.aspx Some motorists believe a large truck is safer because of its size. However, recent research indicates teen drivers may be at greater risk while behind the wheel of bigger rides. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/accident-risks-higher-teen-truck-drivers.aspx Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:14:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/keep-teen-safety-in-mind-when-selecting-vehicle.aspx Allowing a teen to drive can be a nerve-wracking experience for any parent. Even the most responsible can succumb to roadway hazards when inexperienced. Parents should do everything possible to help keep their teen safe on the road. Providing the appropriate vehicle and instilling the value of safe driving practices are just a couple of ways to do this. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/keep-teen-safety-in-mind-when-selecting-vehicle.aspx Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:10:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/busiest-roads-have-best-teen-driving-safety-record.aspx An in-depth study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 16- and 17-year-old drivers in heavily urban New York and New Jersey had the lowest fatality rates in the country, contrasting with more rural states like Wyoming, which had the highest. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/busiest-roads-have-best-teen-driving-safety-record.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:45:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teen-driver-safety-with-license-plate-campaign.aspx A new type of specialty license plate from the Michelle's Leading Star Foundation will be available next month to Ohio motorists, A small fee for the plates will go toward funding for teen driver safety classes. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teen-driver-safety-with-license-plate-campaign.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:13:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/driving-instructor-sticking-with-it-after-more-than-four-decades.aspx Despite some close calls during his 44 years of being a driving instructor, Donald Zimmerman is hanging in there, according to the Onalaska-Holmen Courier-Life newspaper. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/driving-instructor-sticking-with-it-after-more-than-four-decades.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:16:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/keep-the-drive-encourages-teens-to-reach-out-about-safe-driving.aspx Despite some close calls during his 44 years of being a driving instructor, Donald Zimmerman is hanging in there, according to the Onalaska-Holmen Courier-Life newspaper. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/keep-the-drive-encourages-teens-to-reach-out-about-safe-driving.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:16:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teen-safe-driving-campaign-gets-support.aspx Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig said 105 schools in the state were selected to take part in its 2010-2011 Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teen-safe-driving-campaign-gets-support.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:19:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teens-encouraged-to-create-distracted-driving-PSA.aspx Teens in Maryland have a chance to win thousands of dollars for entering a video public service announcement (PSA) contest dealing with distracted driving. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teens-encouraged-to-create-distracted-driving-PSA.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:22:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/program-keeps-parents-apprised-of-teens-driving-records.aspx The Allstate Foundation has programs designed to help teens learn about safe driving, including one encouraging them to reach out to each other. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/program-keeps-parents-apprised-of-teens-driving-records.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/stories-of-loved-ones-lost-in-car-accidents-shared.aspx Riding in a motor vehicle is common for most. Many drivers become complacent because the task becomes routine. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/stories-of-loved-ones-lost-in-car-accidents-shared.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:10:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teens-encouraged-to-wear-seatbelts.aspx Seatbelt use is one of the easiest ways vehicle occupants can protect themselves in a motor vehicle accident. Despite this, many teens fail to buckle up. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teens-encouraged-to-wear-seatbelts.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:20:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teens-reminded-that-auto-insurance-is-important.aspx : It's important for everyone to have adequate car insurance - including teens. Due to a variety of factors, teens are highly susceptible to motor vehicle accidents. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says the motor vehicle accident rate is higher for teens than adults. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/teens-reminded-that-auto-insurance-is-important.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:20:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/first-solo-teen-drivers-scary-experience-parents.aspx Memories can flood a parent watching their teenage son or daughter back out of the driveway for the first time, columnist Mike Sager writes for SanDiego.com. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/first-solo-teen-drivers-scary-experience-parents.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/racer-colin-braun-anti-distracted-driving-instruction.aspx NASCAR driver Colin Braun was featured during a two-hour distracted driving event at Raleigh, North Carolina's Knightdale High School. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/racer-colin-braun-anti-distracted-driving-instruction.aspx Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/Allstate-dsgn8d-txtr-program-expansion-jonas-brothers.aspx A program launched this summer by auto insurance provider Allstate to discourage texting while driving was recently expanded. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/Allstate-dsgn8d-txtr-program-expansion-jonas-brothers.aspx Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/Allstate-continues-teen-safe-driving-campaigns.aspx This school year will see four outreach efforts encouraging teens to practice safe driving habits. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/Allstate-continues-teen-safe-driving-campaigns.aspx Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/need-to-be-mindful-of-how-their-teens-celebrate-halloween.aspx Teens who are too old to go trick-or-treating frequently celebrate the holiday with a party. Teen Halloween parties can, however, present certain risks. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/need-to-be-mindful-of-how-their-teens-celebrate-halloween.aspx Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/trick-or-treating-safety-is-important-for-older-kids-too.aspx Older children are always striving for independence. Allowing a child to go trick-or-treating with a group of friends instead of a parent chaperone can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, outlining Halloween safety guidelines can help give a parent peace of mind. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/trick-or-treating-safety-is-important-for-older-kids-too.aspx Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/halloween-costume-is-a-little-too-effective.aspx A teenager in Joplin, Missouri, who was publicly wearing a costume to promote a nearby Halloween shop seems to have done his job a bit too well, according to the Joplin Globe. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/halloween-costume-is-a-little-too-effective.aspx Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/ohio-college-town-halloween-safety-ordinance.aspx City officials in Athens, Ohio recently passed two ordinances aimed at preparing the town for Halloween, according to local newspaper The Post. The holiday is one of the biggest on the town's calendar. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/ohio-college-town-halloween-safety-ordinance.aspx Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/car-company-promotes-teen-driver-safety-with-course.aspx Teen drivers are often stereotyped as unsafe drivers - and that stereotype isn't without some merit. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/car-company-promotes-teen-driver-safety-with-course.aspx Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:50:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/law-requiring-markings-for-teen-drivers-causes-debate.aspx While many provisions in the so-called "Kyleigh's Law" make changes to the way the state of New Jersey licenses drivers under 21 years of age, none are more controversial than one that requires such drivers to display a red sticker marking them as having provisional licenses, according to an editorial in the Asbury Park Press. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/law-requiring-markings-for-teen-drivers-causes-debate.aspx Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/stricter-teen-driving-and-licensing-laws.aspx Parents who responded to a survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tended to be strongly in favor of tougher laws governing the ages at which teens can be given either provisional or full licenses, the organization announced last week. http://www.allstate.com/teen-safety/stricter-teen-driving-and-licensing-laws.aspx Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:00:00 CST