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Teen Driving: GoTellMom Bumper Sticker Can Save Lives

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The scary reality is that as anxious as your teen is to get their driver's license , the risk of them having an auto accident increases.  For any parent this is stressful and is a point of concern.  Parents and their teens need to understand the major responsibility they undertake when they hit the road.  Yes, parents too.  They need to lead by example and be a good role model.   If a parent doesn't use their seatbelt, which is the law in Florida , the teen is likely to mimic this when the parent is not around. A new group called, GoTellMom.com is hitting the pavement and creating an awareness and accountability to drive responsibly. The goal of the program: to protect teenage drivers and promote safe driving habits.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), " Drivers aged 16 to 19 years of age have the highest average annual crash and traffic violation rates of any other age grou p." In addition, " 16-y...