Dear Parents: As guardians of young drivers, your role is paramount in guiding them towards responsible and safe driving habits. April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a critical period to reinforce the dangers of distracted driving to your teenage drivers. This Guide for Parents offers insights and resources to help you navigate this journey …
Hey, future road leaders! 🚗💨 Did you know that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Yep, it’s a whole month dedicated to reminding us of a super important message: Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone (or anything else that takes your focus off driving). Use this Teen Guide to Distracted …
Riding a motorcycle comes with inherent risk. Unlike other vehicles, a motorcycle leaves your body mostly unprotected and exposed to the elements. You lack the luxury of having your body encased in a steel vehicle with safety restraints and airbags. However, there are ways to improve your safety when you ride. By implementing these 25 ...
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're driving with friends and suddenly feel pressured to take unnecessary risks behind the wheel? Peer pressure can be a powerful force, even on the road. In this blog post, we're going to explore the dangerous impact of peer pressure while driving and shed light on ...
The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition partnered with AAA – The Auto Club Group to raise awareness during the 2021 observance of Teen Driver Safety Week, and host the first ever TikTok Safe Driving Contest. We asked teens across Florida to create and send us their best (and most original) TikTok videos on a variety of ...
When laws that ban teenage drivers in the United States from texting, using hands-held phones and engaging in other distracted behavior are implemented, they work. It’s important, as motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death among teens in this country, and distracted driving is known to increase the crash risk for …
Can children with special needs drive? Yes, and the number of adolescents driving with special needs is growing. According to research conducted at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), two-thirds of 15- to 18-year-old higher-functioning autistic adolescents are currently driving or plan to drive, and 1 in 3 autistic adolescents without an intellectual disability get licensed by age 21. Getting licensed and …
New drivers are more likely to get into trouble because they lack experience, but the best way to reduce the risk of a crash is to become an experienced driver. My 16-year-old grandson, who lives in suburban Los Angeles, is on the verge of getting a driver’s license and, quite frankly, I’m terrified. Driving around ...