The Liberty Mutual Group is one of the largest multi-line insurers in the property and casualty industry. Offering a wide range of products and services, including private passenger auto and homeowners insurance, Liberty Mutual Group employs 37,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. Addenda to this release contain other key findings and the series of Family Communication Tips from SADD and Liberty Mutual. 86 percent of teens say they ride as a passenger with another teen driver who speeds. 40 percent of teens say they ride as a passenger in another teen s car in which drinking and driving occurs.
Teens have a greater opportunity to use drugs than parents believe.
Nearly 70 percent of teens say it is very easy or somewhat easy to use drugs, while only 56 percent of parents believe this to be true. Say what you mean and be prepared to listen. Try not to interrupt the other person. Avoid sarcasm, whining, threats or yelling. Don t make personal attacks or be demeaning.