The following links provide valuable information about teen driving safety. Please check back on a regular basis as new links and information are added.
Crash-Proof Your Kids!
The leading killer of teens today is not guns, drugs or suicide. It's car crashes. Don't let your kids become a statistic. Buy the Book
Road Skillz
Road Skillz, a revolutionary new type of driving skills DVD, is aimed specifically at 16-25 year old drivers.
I Drive Smart
I Drive Smart, Inc. is the only Driver Education Program conducted by active duty law enforcement. The Team at I Drive Smart teaches the Maryland State Driver Education Certification Program throughout the state.
National Safety Council
Producer of excellent safety resources and curriculum. See it’s DDC 8 & Alive at 25 defensive driving programs for teens.
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Producers of excellent resources for teen drivers. See the interactive risk awareness CD for teens called “Drivers ZED”
4. Limit Distractions! Distractions or lack of attention behind the wheel is the fourth leading factor in teen fatalities. Distractions come from many sources: Cell phones, changing the radio station, putting in a CD, applying makeup, or drinking a soda can all cause you to loose focus. In Maryland, drivers under the age of 18 may not use a cell phone while driving.
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