Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens — ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.
You can take a simple step to help protect their teen drivers from these tragedies and change these numbers by simply talking about ways to reduce some of the risks when your teens are behind the wheel.
Next week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and we hope you’ll join us in promoting the “5 to Drive,” five must-follow rules of the road for teen drivers:
- No Drinking and Driving. Remind your teen that driving under the influence of any impairing substance, including illicit or prescription drugs, could have deadly consequences.
- Buckle Up. Every Trip, Every Time, Everyone—Front Seat and Back. Remind your teen that it’s important to buckle up on every trip, every time, now matter what.
- Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel. All the Time. Remind your teen about the dangers of texting or dialing while driving.
- Stop Speeding Before It Stops You. Remind your teen to stay within the speed limit.
- No More Than One Passenger at a Time. Remind your teen extra passengers in his car can lead to disastrous results.
The “5 to Drive” campaign gives you all the tools you need to start and continue these life-saving conversations.
Click here for more information about Teen Driver Safety Week and the “5 to Drive.”