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Every year, thousands of teen drivers are involved in fatal car accidents involving cell phones - here's what you can do to make sure it doesn't happen to your kid.

New teen drivers make many mistakes which lead to fatal accidents. Find out what mistakes to avoid making.

Among teens aged 16-19 involved in fatal crashes, 21% were using a cell phone. A normal, healthy 20-year young driver talking on the phone is found to have the same kind of reaction time as a 70-year old driver.

The week of October 15th through October 20th is national Teen Driver Safety Week. One item that many teens fail to do is to buckle their seatbelt when driving or riding in a car. This is despite the fact that in many states it's the law. Their reasons for ignoring it vary.

Auto accidents are the leading cause of fatalities for teens, and teens are four times more likely to be involved in an accident than any other age group. A Congressional resolution has designated the third week in October as National Teen Driver Safety Week.

Joshua's Law is a new law designed to further enhance the state's safe teen driving laws. Here's what you need to know.

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.

Drive safe... don't become a statistic.

Teen drivers causing fatal accidents have been in the news every day in my area.

Cell phones are a great service that allows us to keep in touch with those around us, but cell phones can also have devastating consequences when mixed with driving an automobile & inexperienced drivers.

Cell phones have been the latest "diversion" to earn a bad reputation when it comes to being blamed for a higher incidence of teen automobile crashes.

Teen drivers in Illinois must hold learner permits for three times as long before qualifying for solo driving and get an earlier nighttime driving curfew under a new law.

A leading proponent of teen driving safety says parents are the missing link to improving new driver safety and they need to understand that they are largely alone when it comes to teaching their children to drive.

For many teen drivers, understanding their own rights and responsibilities, in terms of driving, often result less confusion when an unusual issue arises.

Cars.com and Driver'sEd.com have joined together to educate teens and their parents on the ten most common mistakes that teen drivers make.

This is an overview of basic guidelines recommended for teenage drivers during icey road conditions.

Learning from experience, it pays to research the different insurance companies before you buy. Here are some helpful tips and facts about buying insurance for your teen-aged drivers that can save you money.

I read an article that stated the number one cause of death among teens was car accidents. That got me thinking that I should write an article with tips on how we as parents can help prevent teen driving deaths. Here are some tips you can use with your teens:

advice on how to make you kids safer drivers.

The week of October 15-20 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Congress, insurance agencies, schools, parent groups and private companies have demonstrated support for improved education and training for new teenage drivers.

An estimated 5,000 teens die annually in car wrecks. Being an active parent in teaching your teen to drive could save lives.

DriveCam of San Diego and American Family Insurance have teamed up and developed a teen driver safety program utilizing DriveCam technology.

This is an overview of the guidelines when driving in the snow.

We have lost three children from our local high school to automobile accidents in the last two months. The latest accident took the life of two siblings and left the third with a broken neck.

A research and survey based article examining driving habits and insurance rates for teens vs. adults and boys vs. girls.

Driving is thought of as a right rather than a privilege. Consider three regular driving schools in the DFW area, and one school emphasizing real-life driving scenarios for your teen. What skills do you want your teen to learn?

Teen safety when driving is a big issue that many teens don't want to hear about from their parents. There's a game called "Road Ready Streetwise." It is a fun way to teach teens driving safety.

Every teen anxiously waits for the age when they can get the coveted driver's license. Parents, on the other hand, experience mixed emotions, a mixture of pride and worry. A "black box" device can be used in cars to deter speeding and reckless driving.

Teens and Cars: teens are thrilled and parents are worried. This article examines the graduated licensing program and offers tips for both parents and teens.

The prospect of parents beginning to allow their teen to drive can be daunting. By enrolling in the Teen Driving Hotline program, parents receive bumper stickers to affix to their teen driver's automobile and become informed of bad driving reports.

Nothing can be more nerve wracking to a parent than that first time you sit on the passenger side of the vehicle while your son or daughter takes the seat behind the wheel. But some tips for parents of teen drivers can help teach them to be both safe and confident.

America is full of teen drivers. But not all are well equipped. Tis teen driver's check list can help everyone feel more secure when a teen takes the car on the road.

Tips for teaching your teen to drive.

CarMax has donated $100,000 to Driver's Edge, a innovative program that promotes safe teen driving.

Let's face it, your teen is growing up and you want them to have the privileges that they are allowed but are they ready? This article can help you decide.

A fair amount of advance groundwork, careful supervision, and parental modeling can go a long way towards building a fledgling driver into a skilled roadster.

Roughly 5.5 million teens will work this summer. But, what is a good age to let your teen work?

A guide explaining some simple steps that you can take to minimize the insurance premium costs of insuring your teen driver.

There are new details about the fiery crash that killed five young teenagers on Tuesday night.

5 Steps To Keep You Calm While Teaching Your Kid to Be a Good Driver

As parents we have a responsibility to help our teens become safe drivers. Teens sometimes think they are invincible and they won't get hurt, but many of those same teens have lost their lives in traffic accidents.

Are you aware of state laws, regulations and ways to protect your life while driving behind the wheel? What if I were to ask, "Are you concerned of state laws, regulations and ways to protect your life while driving behind the wheel?"
Well.. Are you??

More and more teens each year are involved in fatal car accidents. With winter weather coming and going, young drivers need to take precaution as another local Flint, Michigan teen dies in a car crash.

Has anyone noticed the number of teens and young adults that have died in the last few weeks? It seems like every time I turn on the news another set of teens and/or young adults has been killed in a driving related accident.

Three big questions to consider before you put your teen in a driver's education program.

This article is written as a companion to an article titled The Top 10 1980's Teen Comedy Movies. It features five more to add to the list.

Six steps a parent should take to ensure that their teen comes home from the DMV as a newly licensed driver.

Cars are the greatest killer of young adults. Teenagers -- especially boys -- are involved in more accidents than older drivers and the accidents tend to be more serious. Significant factors include driving too fast, risk taking, and drinking.

This paper discusses New Jersey's driving age in comparison to other states, and whether or not it has positive effects.

According to a recent survey conducted by AAA, over 50% of Colorado teen drivers admit to text messaging and using their cell phone while on the road.

Some facts and opinions about the increase in drunk driving accidents, deaths due to people driving impaired because of alcohol consumption

You may think that a driving school is a driving school and it really does not matter which one you choose. But it really does make a difference.

Some teen drivers in Florida are confused about their driving privilege, others use perceived contractions to try and take advantage of the system.

Many states have implemented a graduated driver's license as a way of reducing accidents, injuries and deaths of teenagers.

Your age, where you live, and your driving habbits all contribute to how much you will pay for car insurance.

This guide will offer you tips and suggestions on how to deal with your teen driver after experiencing their first traffic accident.

Not letting your teen drive may be the answer to soaring costs of not only auto insurance but the basic costs of their license.

There are more reasons than just cell phones causing auto accidents.

A lookm at the hazards- and arguments pro and con-0 about the danfgers of drivers using cell phones while driving, including facts about accident frequency

Pop rock band Lifehouse has teamed up with Allstate Insurance for the Parent-Teen Driving Contract after a young friend's death.

The dangers of talking on a cell phone while driving are known by nearly every driver from personal experience, yet we continue to put lives on the line regardless of the apparent danger.

'Dr. Phil' attacked the issue..I adeed to the issue... now let's address the issue... should cell phones be more strictly regulated by parents and/or our government?

Can simultaneous driving and talking on a cell phone be hazardous to your health?

In many high schools, the use of cell phones has been banned. In some schools, the mere possession of a cell phone can result in trouble for teens, including losing whole grades, and the teachers obtaining possession of the phones.

A recent survey shows teens faced many distractions while driving. However, teens are not the only ones talking on cell phones, listen to music on an iPod or talking to passengers. Everyone should be more careful on the road.

5 Tips For Buying a Reliable Used Car

We don't like to talk about them, but car accidents happen every day. Find out how you can deal with an accident you're involved in by reading this informative article today!

eating, talking on the phone, fiddling with the knobs, even reading while driving can increase your chance of getting in an accident.....

A new study was announced showing a relationship between teen driving under the influence and other behaviors

A 25-year-old man was killed in a hit and run accident this past Saturday.

With insurance fraud and perpetually bad drivers on the road, both the insurance company and the police can be difficult after you've been involved in a car accident, even if you aren't at fault.

How families in a small town deal with the death of a teen girl.

Car accidents happen all too frequently in today's fast paced society. Majority of these accidents result to minor property damage claims. But, some of them result in substantial property damages, serious personal injuries, or even death.

The bottom line is you have to be ready to be hit by an uninsured driver-not just mentally but financially as well. Learn how to prepare for the unexpected - and what you need to know about uninsured motorists.

This article deals with the limiting of cell phone use while driving. Various states already have such laws in place, as well as certain cities across the country.

Car accident lawyers are often the key between a "so so" settlement and a settlement you deserve for the pain and injuries you've endured.

If you've experienced a car accident or personal injury in Wisconsin, you'll need the expertise of a local lawyer to guide you through filing a case. Here's a list of top contacts in Madison.

In the old days just about the least person you could trust was a car salesman. That is not true, but here are is a complete list of used car buying tips to help you be sure the used car you are buying is a good deal for you.

A simple guide that gives you some information to find out about the specific car you are considering, and some options to the traditional way that used cars are purchased.

This article is about an accident that involved cell phone usage.

If you are going to be shopping for car insurance, there are some things that you absolutely must know. Most people know where to go to look for car insurance, but few people know the right things to say in order to get the lowest rates.

You hear it all the time..."5-Star Safety Rating'...."Superior Car Safery rating"...but, what exactly does it mean? And how does it impact your decision to buy a car?

As a savvy consumer, you know that it pays to do your homework and shop around for car insurance. Below are some tips that could help you save money and make the right insurance choice.

These are some tips to follow at the scene of an accident to keep your insurances company from raising your rates, by assuming your at fault.

It helps to know what to do when you stop at the scene of an accident.

Since there is a substential amount of money involved when buying a car, it helps a lot to know a few things before commiting into a long term financial arrangement.

While it's true that every American automobile comes with a car jack, what you think you get may differ considerably from what you might expect. Regardless of what equipment you use, when you need to use your car jack, you must use it very wisely.

"Reasonable Parenting" relies, to a large extent, on informing your child of the reasons behind responsible action.

Nascar driver Michael Waltrip was recently charged with reckless driving and failure to report an accident after cops located his wrecked SUV and a nearby witness.

The cold weather is brutal on the workings of a car, which is why it's important to take preventive steps now to ensure that everything under the hood is in good working order.

Typically I visit North Carolina 2-3 times every month. It's about a 10 hour drive from New York where I live. There are always accidents and disabled vehicles along the road. A car accident can completely ruin a trip but it doesn't have to.

So you've been chosen as the designated patsy... er, no, parent to teach your teenage son or daughter how to drive? Congratulations! Yet, before you let Buster or Kitten get behind the wheel of the family car, there is some homework you need to do.

Teenagers using cell phones behind the wheel pose a huge, and lethal risk to other drivers and pedestrians.

Language is constantly changing and today's teens have a language all their own. If you're having trouble understanding your teen learn some of his lingo and you'll be groovin'.

Treat that teenager to a job well done!

You can be the epitome of excellent parenting - caring, nurturing, and full of great advice - but still wind up with an out-of-control teen. There are other influences effecting your children on a daily basis, and you must step in where you are needed.

Teaching your teenager to drive doesn't have to cause mental meltdowns for you both. Here are some things to keep in mind when first letting your teen behind the wheel.