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- 10 Things People Don’t Know About Teen Driving (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
Eye opening facts about teen drivers, good for parents, teachers, and teens. To read more, click here
- Teen Driving (The Anti-Drug)
Facts about driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, as well as well distracted. To read more, click here
- Parent Teen Driving Guide (DMV)
Tips, answers, and ideas for parents. To read more, click here
- 2007 Teen Driver Risk Report (DMV)
Report on teen driving risk. To read more, click here
- Death and Grief
Geared towards teens to read about grief and dealing with it in healthy ways. To read more, click here
- The Grieving Teen
Question and answers that parents or adults may have about teen grieving as well as ideas and resources for support or support groups. To read more, click here
- When a Teen’s Friend Dies
Article for parents of grieving teens and a list of resources on dealing with teen grief. To read more, click here
- Driver’s Edge
Another program that teens sign up for. It is free and includes follow up surveys to see how the teens are doing. This nonprofit is sponsored nationally by Bridgestone, Firestone, and CarMax. To read more, click here
- Street Survival
Sponsored by BMW, Sports Car Club of America, this is nonprofit organization that holds one day classes. It travels to different areas. It costs $60 dollars according to the website and gives hands on instruction on making good decisions while driving. To read more, click here
- Put on the Brakes
This site has driver contracts, facts, and a heartbreaking story of a dad who lost 2 sons in a car accident early 2008. It is good for parents and teens to look at. To read more, click here
- Driving Skills For Life
By Ford Motor Company, this site has things for teens, parents, and teachers. “The Academy” helps teens make good decisions behind the wheel. To read more, click here
- Graduated Driver’s License Law
Overview of graduated licensing and other laws and resources about safe teen driving. To read more, click here
- Your Teen Behind the Wheel: Will It Drive You Nuts?
About graduated licensing and the benefits of a written contract with your teen about driving privileges. To read more, click here
- Research & Statistics
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has research and statistics on many aspects of driving, including cell phones, red light running, seat belts, speed, and teenagers. To read more, click here
- Distracted Driving
Sponsored by the restaurant industry; this page has distracted driving facts and graphs. To read more, click here
- Drowsy and Distracted Driving
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a helpful source for parents and teens that goes beyond just Drowsy and Distracted driving. To read more, click here
- 2009 California Vehicle Code
Some of the codes dealing with minors that parents and teens should look at include 17707, 17708, 13352.3, and 13353.8. To read more, click here
- Driving Safely with Your Teen
Tips for teach your teen to drive safe. To read more, click here
- Graduated Driving Rules Assist Parents in Protecting Teen Drivers
Unfortunately, auto accidents remain the largest killer of teens in the United States. To combat this on-going tragedy, parents are urged to institute their own driving program for their new teen drivers. To read more, click here
- Teen Driver Safety: the Parent’s Role
Congress, insurance agencies, schools, parent groups and private companies have demonstrated support for improved education and training for new teenage drivers. To read more, click here
- Teen Driving Fact Sheet
Facts about teen driving from the Center of Disease Control. To read more, click here
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- Why are Teens Texting?
Text messaging explodes as teens embrace it as the centerpiece of their communication strategies with friends. Click here to read the article.
- 2007 Teen Driver Risk Report (DMV)
Report on teen driving risk. To read more, click here
- Teen Driving (The Anti-Drug)
Facts about driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, as well as well distracted. To read more, click here
- Teenpower's Safety Skills for New Drivers and their Passengers
Teenpower provides young people with the skills to take charge of their well-being and to understand feelings that can interfere with taking charge, especially in situations where their safety is at risk. This article provides tools for anyone who wants to take leadership in preparing teens to increase their safety as drivers and as passengers. Click here for mre information.
- Driving Skills For Life
By Ford Motor Company, this site has something for teens, parents, and teachers. “The Academy” helps teens make good decisions behind the wheel. To read more, click here
- Research & Statistics
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has research and statistics on many aspects of driving, including cell phones, red light running, seat belts, speed, and teenagers. To read more, click here
- Teenage Driver Crash Statistics
Click on the links to see graphs of teen driving statistics and see reasons why teens are at increased risk of crash. To read more, click here
- Teen Driving Fact Sheet
Facts about teen driving from the Center of Disease Control. To read more, click here
- Distracted Driving
Sponsored by the restaurant industry, this page has distracted driving facts and graphs. To read more, click here
- Drowsy and Distracted Driving
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a helpful source for parents and teens that goes beyond just Drowsy and Distracted driving. To read more, click on the link.
- 2009 California Vehicle Code
Some of the codes dealing with minors that parents and teens should look at include 17707, 17708, 13352.3, and 13353.8. To read more, click here
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