Everyone is aware that distracted teenagers turn into bad drivers.  Tomorrow is the beginning of National Teen Driver Safety Week.  This is a time dedicated to bringing teenagers, educators, community leaders, and parents together to help teens avoid car accidents.

This event was established by the government in 2007 as a way to address teen car accidents, which is the #1 cause of death among teens 16-20 years old.  It’s necessary to focus on the driving habits of teens because it has been proven that teenagers underestimate emergencies in which they need to have a fast reaction time.

Also, there are many distractions inside of a vehicle, specifically when there are teen passengers involved.  In fact, it has been shown that two-thirds of passenger deaths involving 13-19 year olds happen when another teenager is driving.

Parents can help their teens stay safer in the car by doing just a few simple things.  First, they shouldn’t let their teen ride with another driver who has been driving less than one year.  Don’t let your teen use cell phones while driving.  Purchase an auto warranty so that you keep up with important car maintenance. Finally, make sure you know where your teenager is going and how they are getting there.