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Proms, Memorial Day, Summer-Break..... All of these mean more teen drivers on the roads.   Sure, our teens know they shouldn’t text and drive – and we have preached forever about drinking and driving – but are they listening? Most teenagers still believe accidents won’t happen to them – they are immune to bad things happening – they actually believe that looking at that that text for a second or worse, responding to one, won’t make a difference. It’s imperative that parents get the message across to them that not only is  buzzed driving considered drunk driving , but  only seconds  of distraction is dangerous not only for them, but for others with them and those on the road. TALK TO YOUR TEENS  FREQUENTLY  about distracted driving. The conversation is not one time discussion.  It is an  ongoing  chat – a daily reminder of the importance of being aware and alert of others on the road as well as respecting your passengers ...

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Source: Safe Teen Driving Club Parenting: How to Keep Them Safe - by: Staff Writers Parents: as your teen begins driving, you are entering the most dangerous phase of your entire child-rearing career. You might have seen that comment elsewhere on our site. It bears repeating. Teens are under the control and influence of parents. There is no more important factor that affects a teen's driving behavior than parents. Here are some excellent insights into parenting issues that we hope you'll find helpful. Honoring Ashley - The Art of Driving (by Ashley's Mom, Robin Thompson) Why Teenagers Act Weird [Article by Sharon Mahoney, originally published in Prevention magazine.] When Parents Take Control, Teens Drive More Safely What 1,000 Parents Said About Teen Driving What You Can Do to Keep Your Teen Safe How Parental Involvement Affects Risky Driving Driver's Ed Effectiveness is Questioned Brain Development - What It Means for Parents Boys in Passenger Seat = Riskier Driving...

Source: Safe Teen Driving Club The CAUTION-NEWLY LICENSED ® Car Magnet was developed to reduce teen car crashes and fatalities.The magnet identifies teens with Learners Permits and First Year Licenses. Placed on the rear of the vehicle, the magnet alerts other drivers to use extreme caution, courtesy, and patience. A proven method to reduce teen car crashes is more experience behind the wheel. The CAUTION-NEWLY LICENSED ® car magnet provides a "shield of protection" from other drivers and allows the teen to concentrate on the road. The magnet protects not only the inexperienced drivers, but also surrounding drivers. Buses, semi-trucks and drivers education vehicles clearly mark new drivers. The same concept works for teen drivers. Identifying teen drivers is already the law in many other countries including those in Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The CAUTION-NEWLY LICENSED® Car Magnet Program launched a pilot program in Cobb County, Georgia in April 2007 with a distrib...

The January Safe Teen Driving Newsletter January 2009 is here! Here's Where You'll Find Answers: How to Keep Your Teen DriverSafe, Secure & Protected There's an epidemic in the US that's taking the lives of our youngsters. Driving fatalities are the number one cause of death among youngsters age 15 to 20. Driving crashes surpass suicide, homicide and all other causes. Over 300,000 teens are admitted to hospital ER's each year -- many with life-changing injuries. Among licensed drivers, young people have the highest fatal crash rate of any age group. What's more distressing, teens at age 16 are twice as likely to die in fatal car crashes as 18 to 19 year old teens. This is largely due to their youth and lack of experience behind the wheel. We know your life is busy. We're here to give you the support, help, information and services you need to keep your youngster safe...in a quick, easy-to-use format. Parents tell us they're concerned about issues lik...

I think it is so important for parents to become informed as their young teen (in some states, as young as 15 years old) take the wheel. It is a such a major responsibility and as a parent, we need to take the responsibility very seriously. Any vehicle, driven by an adult or a teen, can be dangerous if not handled intelligently and with caution. Safe Teen Driving Club is a website every parent should take the time to read. It has tremendous tips and information that can help you help your teen become a safe driver from the moment they receive their permit.

Are you a parent of a new teenage driver or is your teen about to take the wheel? Be an educated parent - learn more here on this valuable website promoting Safe Teen Driving! ***************** Our mission is to educate parents and provide them services they can use to keep their teen safe and alive while driving. It's pretty well known that driving crashes are the #1 cause of teen injury and death, taking a back seat to suicide, homocide, drugs, alcohol and all other causes.Feel free to visit our site at http://www.safeteendrivingclub.org/ , or our blog at http://safeteendrivingclub.wordpress.com/ . You'll find safety tips, information on our Crash Free America educational program for parents and services and products that are proven to reduce the chances of a crash with your teen. You can also see a short video about the Club and other media coverage at http://www.safeteendrivingclub.org/stdc_page2.php?page_ID=1193759997 .