Distracted Driving
Teenagers engage in more risky driving behavior, including distracted driving, than any other age group. Teens with strict restrictions engage in less risky driving behavior.
Watch this brief video (4:15) to learn about a young driver’s risk of crash due to a variety of distractions and how establishing both teen rules and parent rules can help your teen drive safely.
Recommendation
Frequently emphasize the requirement that your teen follow all traffic laws and set strict limits on high-risk driving conditions.
Recommendation
In addition to establishing a Checkpoints Parent-Teen Driving Agreement, consider requiring your teen to install one of the many cell phone apps that restrict usage while the vehicle is moving, and/or automatically send “do not disturb” messages to others while your teen is driving.