Teenagers driving dangerously risk injuring or killing themselves or someone else; losing everything from their driver’s license to their ability to get a job or go to college; paying a lot of money in ticket costs, insurance rates, repairs, and legal expenses; and going to jail.
Explain these safety tips to your teens:
Always wear your seat belt
Avoid all distractions, including texting or talking on the phone, eating, or listening to loud music
Be a defensive driver rather than an aggressive one
Speak up if your friends are being dangerous drivers
Follow speed limits; they exist to keep you safe
Don’t drink and drive under any circumstances—it’s illegal and extremely dangerous
All teenagers are different, but it’s important for them to understand that the consequences for driving dangerously can be life-changing physically, mentally, and emotionally.