National Teen Driver Safety Week

Conner’s car placed in front of York County High School from October 16-22, 2022 for National Teen Driver Safety Week as a reminder to know your driver, not to speed and drive recklessly.

This week, and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, underage driving, and number of passengers.

Facts about Teen Driver Fatalities:

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States.

In 2019, there were 2,042 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver, of which 628 deaths were the teen driver.

Parents can be the biggest influencers on teens' choices behind the wheel if they take the time to talk with their teens about some of the biggest driving risks.

Please #BeTheParent and help save our teenagers lives by being involved parents. Please. Your decisions could help someone like me from loosing their child needlessly.