Alcohol is undoubtedly one. Another factor in many accidents coming as a surprise to many is the number of passengers in the car. Time of day is also a factor, with the most crashes occurring late at night and in the early hours of the morning. Yet, even if your son or daughter is sober, traveling alone and driving during daylight hours, he or she can still be overcome by fatigue, as in the case of the young man mentioned above. It's killing people.
Experts agree that the first step to keeping teenage drivers safe is conversation.
Parents should talk to their children about the dangers of the road especially those that depend on smart driver behavior. While it is impossible to completely control the conditions under which our children drive, by discussing the responsibilities and dangers, as well as perks, that come with a license we can keep our families safe.