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TEENAGE 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

advice on how to make you kids safer drivers.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Tips for teaching your teen to drive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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.

Investigation on how sleep deprivation is a major problem for teens and hinders the learning process.

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

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.

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.

Teen drivers dying in accidents got what they deserved.

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.

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??

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

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

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.

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.

A startling look at statistic of a teenage driver and the laws now in effect.

This is an informative article focused on the dangers of street racing. In addition to addressing street racing behavior, several solutions to the problem are also posed.

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

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

Teach teen drivers the ins and outs of vehicle safety.

What's best, putting your teenage drivers on your policy, or keeping their records apart from yours by having them get their own? What coverage do you really need for your teens, and how can you hold down the cost but still have enough protection?

There is no doubt that teenagers are the most likely to get into automobile accidents. Learn here how you can prevent your teen from being the next one that is involved in one.

Buying a car is difficult... Especially for teenagers.

Saving on your teens auto insurance is easy if you know where to look.

1 in every 36 teens between the ages of 15-19 will be treated in the emergency room this year regarding automobile accidents.

A lot of teenagers get their first car around their 16th birthday (if they are lucky) or shortly there-after. If you know a teenager getting his or her license soon, Christmas may be the perfect time to get them a gift that they can use as a new driver.

Financial Success can be taught easily to our teens. A few basic steps and they can become accumulators of wealth instead of part of the current debtor society.

On a Friday afternoon roadtrip to NYC, two Dispatch fans dazzle drivers with their crafted duct tape feet, then worry if duct tape feet will meet the shoes required rule.

Bullying in schools is a past problem and a current problem in schools - and has been blamed numerous times for teen suicides. When will schools address the issue that severe bullying in schools can and does lead to suicide?

Travelers on a budget and wanting to see the true Panama should use the Diablos Rojos busses to get around this congested city for an unforgettable experience.

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

Costs of car insurance is soaring. Here are some of the top ways to save on car insurance for everyone from the new teenager with a driver's license, working couples/families, and retired or reduced mileage drivers.

On June 27, 2007, SafeCo will be rolling out the answer to parents worries. Safeco will be releasing their Teensurance program. While many teenagers may not be happy about this, parents are rejoicing!

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

Survey shows teens pick up bad driving habits from parents

If you are under 18 and caught using communications devices while driving, you could face fines.

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.

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

Each year, 21% of fatal car crashes involving teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19, were the result of cell phone usage. This result has been expected to grow as much as 4% every year

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?

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

Read how to escape from your vehicle if safety belts or doors become inoperable following an accident. AND, how an EID (Emergency Instruction Device) named SafetyMate(TM) can help save lives in case of a medical emergency.

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.

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

As a parent of two teens myself I know that worrying about teen drug use is always on your mind. It doesn't matter what your social standing in life is or your race or religion.

A new teen hobby includes a thing called, Rainbow Parties. This is the shocking reality of teen life.

Christmas shopping can be extremely stressful if you are shopping for a teen. These Christmas gift ideas will make finding the perfect gift for the teen in your life very easy.

A review of cars that fit your teen and your budget.

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.

Some fruitful ideas and techniques can help your teen stay in tune with norms of life.

Getting a drivers license is a monumental event for teenagers all across the country.

A safety guide to purchasing and using a car seat.

Driving in snow, on ice or in less than prime conditions can be especially hazardous to those from warmer climes. Follow ten winter driving safety tips to ensure safe and happy road trips.

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'.

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.

Food safety tips should be taught early, to even the youngest of cooks, including pre-teens and teens. By teaching food safety tips early on your young cooks can enjoy food they prep