'Please keep your teens safe this July 4th by talking to them before they take the keys.'
I have two teen boys and with July 4 just around the corner, it’s more important than ever that we educate our teens about safe driving practices, particularly during the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers. According to AAA, this period spans from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
People are also reading… The more teens in the car, the more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the risk of fatality due to aggressive driving and speeding increases in direct relationship to the number of teens in the car. This is related to peer pressure. Other teens in the car are the biggest distraction for teen drivers.
So, what can we do as parents to keep our teens safe on Arizona roads this July 4? We can follow the advice of AAA and use common sense. Set an example for your teen driver. You know your teen is watching you when you are the driver so make sure you are not engaging in risky behavior. Make sure you are not driving aggressively, running yellow lights, speeding or not wearing your seatbelt.
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