by Nathan Michael - Posted 3 years ago
Did you know that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is
higher among teenagers ages 16-19 than among any other age group? It’s true.
But what you may not realize is that parents play a big role in keeping teens
safe behind the wheel. Here are two important ways parents can help their
teenagers drive safely:
Insist
on total focus. Make sure your teenager understands that
any behind-the-wheel activity other than driving can dramatically increase the
odds of an accident. Insist that your teen ignore their phone and any
incoming messages while driving. (There are even apps that can help you make
sure your teens aren’t texting or talking while driving.) When driving with a
teen, teach them to keep an eye out for distractions, like a mattress flying
out of the back of a pickup truck or an animal darting out into the road. Yes,
it happens! On the road, a lot can go wrong, so paying constant attention to
the task at hand is key to reaching your destination safely.
Teach
the 3- to 4-second rule. A big cause of accidents among young
adults involves driving too close to other vehicles and tailgating. Make sure
your teenager knows to stay at least 3 to 4 seconds behind the car in front of
them — increasing the amount of time for higher speeds and weather conditions.
Here’s how the 3-second rule works: Pick a roadside marker such as a road sign
or tree and as soon as the vehicle ahead of you passes that marker, start
counting — 1-1,000; 2-1,000; 3-1,000. If it doesn’t take at least three seconds
to pass the same spot, you’re following too closely. Four seconds is even
better.
Since the greatest chance of a collision is in front of
you, this is an important driving rule. Year after year, rear-end collisions
are the most common accidents between vehicles. Following at a safe distance
allows your teen ample time to respond to what’s going on ahead of them.
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