The document discusses tips for keeping teens safe from car accidents, noting that 16-year-olds have the highest risk of accidents. It recommends that parents be involved in teaching their teens to drive safely by enforcing distractions, speed limits, nighttime driving cautions, and protocols for accidents. Responsible driving habits can be established early to create safer drivers.

1. Keeping Teens Safe from
Car Accidents
Auto accidents don’t just wreck property – they
ruin dreams.

2. DID YOU
KNOW:
1 in 5 teens will get into a car
accident within their FIRST year
of driving
16-year-olds have the highest risk
of getting into a road accident
than any other age group
In 2010, 33% of deaths were
teens between 13 to 19 years of
age
Source:
www.dosomething.org/facts

3. YOU can help your
teen to drive safe.
Teens with involved parents are
twice as likely to follow road
safety rules.
56% of teens learn to drive from
their parents (which means YOU
can definitely guide them in the
right direction).

4. Take Away Distractions
Enforce the importance of driving WITHOUT distractions.
Get your teen to drive ALONE for the first year. After
which, you can talk to him/her about responsible driving
with friends.
56% of teens talk on the phone while behind the wheel.
Invest in wireless technology to prevent this type of
distraction.

5. Be Mindful of Speed
The likelihood of crashes increase with each mile per hour
over the speed limit.
ALWAYS buckle up! Whether your teen is the driver or the
passenger, seatbelts will keep you from being thrown off
the vehicle during a collision.
Remind teens to control the car’s speed at all times.
Lessen speed during bad weather, when driving at night,
or in cases of bad traffic.

6. Driving at Night
About 40% of teen auto accidents happen between the
hours of 9PM and 6AM.
NEVER allow your teen to drive when intoxicated, tired, or
sleepy as their focus is lessened.
Remind your teens to be EXTRA cautious when on the road
at night because most hazards become less visible in the
dark.

7. Setting Limits
It can be difficult teaching teens to be responsible drivers –
but never tire of reminders.
Talk to them about driving with their friends.
Consult your insurance provider regarding extra coverage
for your teen.

8. Teach Them What to Do
Provide teens with basic protocol in case of auto accidents.
• stay clam
• call 911
• stay for the police report
• exchange contact details with the other driver
• gather evidence
• talk to witnesses and get their contact information
• NEVER admit fault or apologize (talk to a lawyer first)
• seek medical attention immediately
• contact parents

9. Safe Driving for a
Better Tomorrow
Responsible teen drivers often
grow up to become responsible
adult drivers. It’s never too
early to teach proper road
rules.
If you have questions regarding
auto accidents with your teens,
contact your local car accident
attorney for the right legal
advice.

10. Got questions? Contact an
experienced attorney today.
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