Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll often are considered the greatest risks to teens’ safety. However, the biggest threat to teens is parked just outside your home. Preventable motor vehicle crashes caused by teen drivers are the leading cause of death for teens in America today. The tragic facts:
- Nearly 6,000 young people die in car crashes annually.
- Another 300,000 teens are injured in car crashes each year.
These numbers are unacceptable. As a parent, there is a lot you can do to protect your teen as a driver or, equally important, as a passenger in a car. Believe it or not, teens say their parents have the strongest influence on their driving behavior. Your teen values your guidance when it comes to driving. Take an active role in this important milestone, read and share this Web site, spread the word and perhaps even save a life.
Get the facts about teen driving.