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Can Teenage Drivers Become Much Safer Motorists?

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Can Teenage Drivers Become Much Safer Motorists?

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October 18 – 24 is National Teen Driver Safety Week for 2009. What can you do as a parent to help your son or daughter to be a safer and more aware driver? Research suggests that “parental involvement” with teen drivers is the primary factor in reducing driving fatalities among young motorists. Clearly, adult involvement is vitally important: In Florida, approximately 14,000 teen drivers were killed or seriously injured in 2008, and they were involved in an astonishing 35,000 crashes. These young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than the driving population as a whole! Want some specifics? Here are a few simple suggestions: • Always lead by example—practice safe driving techniques yourself. Teens generally emulated the driving habits of their parents. Plus, cautious driving might keep you out of a collision, and it might save you from having to attend our online traffic safety course! Never speed. Be courteous. Be a safe driver. • Work with your childr

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