Health Tip: Encourage Teens to Drive Safely

Before teens begin driving, parents should discuss a few ground rules to help prevent accidents.

The U.S. National Safety Council suggests how parents can prepare their teens for safe driving:

• Take your teen out for lots of practice sessions, exposing him or her to various driving situations.
• Don't allow your teen to drive with any distractions. That means no cell phones or other teens in the car.
• Establish strict rules about seat belt use and drunk driving, and enforce your punishments.
• Talk to your teen often and openly.
• Be informed about where your teen is going, what he or she is doing and who may be riding along.

Source:

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