Driving and teenagers; Teens and safe driving; Automobile safety - teenage drivers
Learning to drive is a major rite of passage for teens (and their parents). It's a time of exciting possibilities and achievements. It's also a time of grave risk.
Driving is fatal for almost 50,000 Americans every year. Those between ages 15 and 24 (especially males) have the highest rate of auto-related deaths, even though people in this age group may be smart, skilled, and...
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My Max has always been a little escape artist. His first word was “go” which came long before “mama,” “daddy,” or even... Read more »
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Automobile accidents are the number one cause of death in 16-20 year olds. According to “The Teen Driver” published by the American Academy of... Read more »
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It's Saturday night -- pretty close to midnight -- and the best date you've ever been on is winding down. You're both in the car on your way home,... Read more »