If you are the parent of a younger teen who has their driver’s license, you likely are already worried about them. And your worries are rooted in fact, as we are in the middle of a dangerous time for teens who drive.
The period of time from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day is known as the “100 deadliest days of summer” because of the heightened risk facing these new drivers. Learn more about how you can keep teens safer this summer.
What parents can do
As collisions are the top cause of death for teens age 16 to 19, parents are right to worry. By being proactive and engaging your teen in conversations about safe driving practices, you can help reinforce their training behind the wheel.
Make sure that your son or daughter is comfortable enough to know that they can call you at any hour of the day or night to come pick them up instead of riding with an intoxicated driver.
Limit teen passengers
For every passenger in the vehicle with a teen driver, the risk of an accident rises. Distractions inside the vehicle should be minimized as much as possible, so don’t allow your teen to drive with a carload of teenagers riding with them.
If your teen gets into an accident
Parents will need to advocate for their minor children should they get into a wreck with another at-fault driver. They will need medical treatment and legal advocacy to ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries and other damages.
