Clark County UW-Extension Offers Tips on Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
Friday, December 9th, 2016 -- 8:05 AM
-Learning to drive is a rite of passage for most teens.For many families, it benefits both teens and their parents when a teen gets their license. Driving can offer adolescents more independence and gives parent a break from chauffeuring duties, according to the Clark County UW-Extension Office. But along with the new driver’s license comes greater responsibility and risk, says Stephen Small, human development and family relations specialist with UW-Extension and professor in the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology. Small identifies some reasons why new teen drivers are at higher risk for accidents.
Teen driving can be risky as they’re often immature and inexperienced, have low seatbelt use, more easily distracted, more night driving, more sleep deprivation and others. Parents can help their teens by asking questions, make sure they get plenty of supervised on-the-road driving time and more.
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