Teen Driver Safety Week Highlights Risks and Roles of Teens Behind the Wheel

Teen driver safety week highlights risks and roles of teens behind the wheel

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For many teens, getting behind the wheel means freedom, but it can also come with serious risk. This week, safety experts are urging parents to make sure that freedom doesn’t turn into tragedy. Elizabeth Carey, director of public relations at AAA, said teens are three times as likely as adult drivers to be involved in a fatal crash. Research from Tripoli shows 47% of teens admit to speeding at least 10 miles over the limi…

DOT advises training, experience help reduce teen crashes

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol recognize National Teen Driver Safety Week to raise awareness of the importance for teens to get properly trained and avoid risks to prevent crashes on…

Teen driver safety emphasized during National Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding the community of the importance of teaching teens about safety precautions behind the wheel.

National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights the importance of parental involvement

This week marks National Teen Driver Safety Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the risks young drivers face and the steps that can save lives.

National Teen Driving Safety Week: Patrol urges parents to join the conversation

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding parents and guardians to have life-saving conversations with their teens about safe driving during the upcoming National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 19-25. Families play a critical role in reinforcing safe driving at home by setting the example, following the rules of the […] The post National Teen Driving Safety Week: Patrol urges parents to join the conversation appeare…

OSHP kicks off National Teen Driver Safety Week, urges safety talks from parents

OSHP said parents can help their teen drivers by practicing with them and giving feedback while exposing them to a variety of driving environments