According to California Highway Patrol, on road accidents are the leading cause of death for majority of teenage drivers. California has been ranked on top in terms of fatality rates of drivers between the ages 15 and 20.
The report is highly upsetting for parents, especially when their teenager has just received a license and started dreaming to beat Michael Schumacher or Fernando Alonso. Parents are expected to spend some minutes before and after their teenager goes for driving.
Here are a couple of points you should discuss with your teenage drivers:
1.Warn them of using cell phone while driving since it increases the risk of crash by 300%. In unavoidable circumstances, they should stop the car aside or use hands free but never on highways.
2.Advise them to refrain listening to the radio in high volume. It helps them stay alert about surroundings.
3.Tell your teenage driver to avoid eating while driving
4.Don’t let your son or daughter to drive in a group of friends as gossiping inside the car increases the chances of accident by 158%. It’s always better to supervise them prior to allowing friends inside while driving.
5. Warn them of speeding as it’s another major cause of road accidents. Besides, they will be stopped by traffic police and receive points on their license.
6.Initially, at least for 9 months to a year, don’t let them drive at night. Teenagers are three times more likely to die in a crash at night than during the day.
7.Advise them to join a traffic school to learn road safety rules as well as defensive driving. In case of busy schedules, they can join online traffic schools and take training lessons at home.
