Teenage driving, especially in the first years before they can gain confidence, is very risky. There are a lot of vehicle crashes that occur when driving. According to studies, more than 50% of the teenagers who die out of road crashes are the passengers who fail to wear safety belts.
The two main source of high crash rates are the; lack of ample driving experience and a lot of immaturities. As much as there are very good teenage drivers, they may fail to have judgment and response to hazardous situations especially when they are driving and tailgating.
Due to the excitement that they are now in control of the wheels, teenagers tend to engage in risky behavior that many a time disrupt their concentration when driving. There are various steps that parents should take in order to ensure that the safety of their kids is enhanced. Here are some of the major steps.
Make sure you pick a safe car for your teenager.
This is the first step towards ensuring the safety of your kids when they are driving. There are many cars for teens. You and your teen should choose a car that is very easy to drive and at the same time offer protection in case of an accident. You should avoid cars that are small and have high-performance images. These may encourage speeding and the kids may end up being reckless on the roads. You should also avoid SUVs as they are more prone to rollovers.
Get your teen in a course for drivers’ education.
The more your kid practices, the better they build confidence behind the wheel and they will be in a better position to react to the prevailing abrupt situations on the road. A teenager who has gone through drivers’ education course is more favored by the insurers and they may end up getting a big discount on their policies. These courses are preferred if the person wants to get a driving license at the age of 16 years. In addition to this reason, enrolling in this course ensures that you get well acquainted with all that revolves around driving.
Discuss with your kids the dangers of substance abuse and distraction when driving.
According to research, most of the road accidents are caused by distractions, whether the person behind the wheel is drunk, carried away in a conversation they have in the car or is using their mobile devices. Teenagers should be advised on the essence of being as alert as possible. Nobody should ever drive when they are drunk and f they are, they should get designated drivers. Teens should also avoid so much chatting with their friends when they are driving. By doing this, you eliminate the possibilities of accidents that may have happened.
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