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Tips to keep driving safe for teens, new drivers
That new (to the) car feeling
While getting a driver's license is an important milestone for teenagers, it's also marks the
start of some important lessons about driving, knowing their limits and respecting the rules of
the road. Follow a few simple tips to keep those years learning to drive safe. (MS Photo)
MS — Earning a driver's license is
a milestone in a young person's life.
Teenagers typically take to the open
road without adults riding shotgun
between the ages of 16 and 18,
depending on where they live.
Although this can be an exciting
time for them, it's also a time that
can change the family dynamic.
Parents may have mixed feelings
about their children getting their
driver's licenses. Although many
parents recognize the convenience of
having another licensed driver in the
house, it's understandable if moms
and dads are weary about
inexperienced children behind the
wheel.
Such fears are not unfounded, as
vehicular fatalities remain the
leading cause of death for many
teenagers. In the United States, teens
are three times more likely to crash
per mile driven than adults,
according to data from Allstate.
The Canadian Automobile
Association states that drivers in
Canada between the ages 16 and 19
years have a fatality rate that is more
than four times as high as that of
drivers between the ages of 25 and
34 and nine times as high as that of
drivers between the ages 45 and 54.
To help reduce the propensity for
crashes, injury and death, families
can work together to focus on safe
driving tips.
• Take a safe -driving course:
Any licensed driver can benefit from
a safe -driving course. Check with
the department of motor vehicles to
find an approved list of driving
courses available. In addition to
providing valuable safety tips,
enrollment in these courses may
entitle people to discounts on auto
insurance.
• Stay off of the phone: Texting
and making phone calls reduces
alertness on the road. That loss of
focus, even if only for a few seconds,
can result in drivers driving the
equivalent of an entire football field
without having their eyes on the
road. Avoid mobile devices while
driving. Pull over to make a call if
there is an emergency; otherwise,
leave the phone out of reach in a
backseat.
• Use the headlights: Many cars
now feature daytime running lights.
For those that don't, engage the
headlights when driving. Using
headlights increases visibility and
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helps other drivers see approaching
vehicles, even during the daytime.
• Leave plenty of time: Rushing
around to make it to class or other
appointments can lead to speeding
and other dangerous driving habits.
By leaving extra time, drivers will
not feel stressed or rushed.
• Limit distractions behind the
wheel: Novice drivers may
become easily distracted by the
radio or even other passengers.
Until they gain ample experience,
teen drivers should keep passengers
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Driving is exciting for newly -
licensed teens. but parents must
emphasize the importance of
defensive driving to their young
drivers.
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