{"id":1245,"date":"2013-10-31T14:28:36","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T14:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/?p=1245"},"modified":"2013-10-31T14:28:36","modified_gmt":"2013-10-31T14:28:36","slug":"protecting-your-teen-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/protecting-your-teen-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things parents must do to keep teen drivers safe"},"content":{"rendered":"The number one danger facing teens in the United States is not<\/em> drugs, abduction, or suicide — it’s car crashes. Over 3,000 teens die and many more are injured every year.\n\nTeen crashes happen with such regularity, in fact, the majority don\u2019t make the news. This adds to a false sense of security among \u00a0eager young drivers and their busy parents.\n\n
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Image Source: Dave Parker on Flickr, http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/daveparker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nYet, it doesn\u2019t matter how smart, level-headed or responsible a teen seems, all young drivers are at a disproportionately high-risk of causing an accident. Safe driving is a combination of judgment, focus, muscle memory, and risk-management. Teens \u2013 who are still developing their cognitive functions — are at a deficit in all these categories.\n\nOf course, no adolescent is going to be eager to adopt extra rules. So how does a responsible parent help?\n\nGet involved. Teens who believe their parents are aware and care about their driving safety are less likely to engage in risky behavior. The more time a parent spends in the passenger seat and the more they talk with their teen about safe driving, the better off the new driver will be.\n\nIt\u2019s a double-edged sword. On one hand, allowing your teen to peruse a driver\u2019s license puts them at an undeniable safety risk. On the other hand, coaching a teen on safe driving practices while they are still under your roof can set them up for life. Having a strategy and finding the right resources are essential for helping your teen stay safe as they enter adulthood.\n\nPromoting Parent Involvement in Teen Driving<\/a> is a new manual from State Farm Insurance <\/a>and The Governor\u2019s Highway Safety Association (GHSA)<\/a>. It advises states governments on effective programing for parents of teen drivers. While ultimately concerned with public policy, this resource offers valuable insight for parents of teen drivers. To better protect your teenage driver, GHSA recommends the following:\n

1. Establish two-way communication.<\/h3>\nOnce they\u2019ve started driving, teens are on their way to becoming adults. At least they think so. The best way to address safety \u2013 or any concerns for that matter \u2013 is to talk openly with your teen.\n\n
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Image Source: State Farm on flickr, http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/statefarm\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA Parent-Teen Driving Agreements (PTDA) can be a great resource for structuring that conversation. PTDAs outline legal and household rules as well as additional responsibilities \u2013 such as paying for gas and insurance and keeping the car clean. The document should also contain consequences for violations and conditions for driving privileges. Organizations including the Center of Disease Control <\/a>and Allstate Insurance<\/a> offer basic PTDAs online.\n\nThe trick, however, is to treat the contract like, well, a contract. Although guidelines should comply, at minimum, with state Graduated Driver\u2019s License (GDL), parents are encouraged to engage teens in the process of deciding rules and consequences.\n

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2. Know the risks and set a good example.<\/h3>\nMost parents believe drunk driving is the biggest threat for teens. It\u2019s not — teens are much more likely to text while driving (TWD). Likewise, having another teen passenger increases the new driver\u2019s chance of accident by 50 percent. Three or more passengers increases the risk times four.\n\nIf you don\u2019t want your kid using a cell phone while driving, don\u2019t do it yourself. Teens aren\u2019t likely to observe safe driving practices if their parents are violating the rules. Unfortunately, parents aren\u2019t always the best examples of self-aware driving.\n\nOne way of managing this is to invite teens to \u201crate\u201d the parent\u2019s performance. It can be a tenuous practice, but teen evaluations have two benefits: They spark conversations about safe driving practices and they remind parents that their kids are watching. (See PRIDE Program<\/a>)\n

3. Maximize Your State\u2019s Graduated Driver\u2019s License (GDL) Program.<\/h3>\n
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Image source: bcmom on Flickr, http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bcmom\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nAll states now require young drivers to matriculate through a GDL Program. This includes an intermediate phase \u2013 after passing the driver\u2019s test \u2013 where unsupervised driving privileges are limited.\n\nTh restrictions address high-risk situations such as cell use, night time driving, and passenger transport. In New Jersey, teens must also add \u201cnew driver\u201d decal to their car. (A state-by-state GDL list is available here<\/a>)\n\nIt\u2019s estimated that GDLs have contributed 20 to 40 percent of the overall 5 percent drop in teen driving accidents. Still, parents are encouraged to treat GDLs as a minimum requirement. New drivers should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for 1,000 to 1,5000 miles — in varied conditions \u2013 before they are considered competent.\n\nBecause it takes between three to five years to gain adequate exposure and muscle-memory, parents are encouraged to continue driving with their teen for two years after they’ve gained their license. The first 30 to 90 days are the most critical for accident prevention.\n

4. Use surveillance<\/h3>\n
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Image source: State Farm on Flickr, https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/statefarm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nNo teenager wants to feel like their parents are spying on them. Still, new technologies that monitor a new driver\u2019s behavior can be effective in promoting better practices.\n\nState Farm Insurance, in partnership with The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) <\/a>recently released Driver Feedback<\/a>, an app that monitors and reports abrupt acceleration, deceleration and swerves \u2013 classic \u201cchoppy\u201d driving that\u2019s common among new drivers. When presented as a tool for improvement, Driver Feedback can be quite effective in helping teen drivers gain self-awareness.\n\nTeen Safe Driver Program<\/a>, offered by American Family Insurance (AFI) <\/a>installs internal car cameras at no additional charge. Professional driving coaches evaluate the footage on a confidential website that parents can access. According to AFI, teens enrolled in the program have a 70 percent decrease in risky driving behavior and 96 percent increase in seat belt use.\n

5. Enroll in parent\/teen driving education programs<\/h3>\nOnly three states require parents to complete an educational program as part of their teen\u2019s GDL. Yet many offer volunteer in-person and online educational programs (pediatricians are also a good resource\u2014ask your child\u2019s doctor what you can do to keep your teen driver safe).These opportunities are invaluable for exposing the realities of teen driving, establishing best practices, and offering support to parents. A complete list of recommended programs is available at GHSA\u2019s Promoting Parent Involvement in Teen Driving.\n\n \n\nImage source: State Farm on Flickr, http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/statefarm\/<\/em>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The number one danger facing teens in the United States is not drugs, abduction, or suicide — it’s car crashes. Over 3,000 teens die and many more are injured every year. Teen crashes happen with such regularity, in fact, the majority don\u2019t make the news. 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