The newest drivers among us are teen drivers and it is incumbent on all of us to educate them on the safety steps they need to take to help avoid a Connecticut auto accident. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has put together a short list of items that all teens should pay attention to and follow as they start out on their driving journey.
If you have a teen driver at home or in your family you should share these safe driving tips with them so they can protect themselves and their passengers from injury or worse.
-
Don’t drink and drive. Driving while under the influence of alcohol can be deadly for drivers of any age and particularly teens. Teens should also be encouraged to not drive while under the influence of any substance including illicit drugs.
-
Slow down. Excessive speed is one of the deadliest things you can do when driving a car and it exponentially increases your risk of getting into an accident that causes serious injury or death.
-
Buckle up at all times. We are lucky that this generation of teens has a very high rate of seatbelt wearing, but there are teens who do not believe in wearing a seatbelt to keep themselves safe. Teens need to be continually educated on the use of seatbelts.
-
Travel with few or no passengers. The more distractions a teen driver has while they are behind the wheel, the higher the risk of an accident becomes. Unless your teen absolutely has to drive with passengers in the car, keep them safe by limiting who they are able to drive with.
-
Put your cell phone away. Teens can easily be distracted by their cell phones when they are not behind the wheel of a car. When they get behind the wheel they need to not be able to see or hear their cell phones so they do not become a distraction for them while they are driving.
Teens like to test boundaries, but as you may know, these boundaries when it comes to driving could mean life or death. Getting this point across to teens in any way possible will help keep them safe from serious injury or death as a result of a Connecticut auto accident.
Not only is it important for you to share these safety tips with your teen, it is also important that you model good driving behaviors. Teens take their cues from their parents and if you are not displaying positive driving behaviors neither will your teen.
We hope you and your teen driver stay safe and avoid an accident, but if you do happen to become injured you may want to speak with an attorney who can help you navigate the process of dealing with the insurance companies. Our experienced attorneys can do just that, contact our office today.
