five rules to safer teen driving

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FIVE RULES TO

SAFER TEEN DRIVING

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES ARE A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR TEENS AGED 15-19 IN AMERICA

UNDERSTAND HOW TEENS THINK BEHIND THE WHEEL

• Decision-making and problem-solving areas of teen brains are less developed.

• Teens can’t always make good decisions quickly.

DRIVING CAN PLACE TEENS IN COMPLEX DRIVING SITUATIONS

Studies show they’re more likely to:

• Get confused • Be indecisive • Have trouble figuring

out the consequences • Panic “Freeze up"

PARENTS CAN INFLUENCE THEIR TEENS TO DRIVE SAFELY

• Introduce teens to various driving situations through practice and role playing.

• Discuss the five most dangerous and deadly behaviors for teen driver

NO DRINKING & DRIVING.

NHTSA’s 5 to Drive Campaign

BUCKLE UP. EVERY TRIP.EVERY TIME. FRONT SEAT AND BACK.

NHTSA’s 5 to Drive Campaign

PUT IT DOWN. ONE TEXT OR CALL COULD

WRECK IT ALL.NHTSA’s 5 to Drive Campaign

STOP SPEEDING BEFORE IT

STOPS YOU.NHTSA’s 5 to Drive Campaign

NO MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER

AT A TIME.NHTSA’s 5 to Drive Campaign

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE

CAMPAIGN, PLEASE VISIT www.safercar.gov/parents

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