What All Parents Should Know about Teenage Drivers
November 10th, 2009 by
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Getting ones driver’s licenseis one of the most thrilling experiences for teens becoming young adults. It is also a really dangerous time of their life. 3000 drivers under the age of are killed or badly injured each year. Be aware of the facts will help you set limits for your own children to help them stay safe .
18 years old drivers are 3 times as likely to be involved in an accident than a driver aged 45. This is because at such a young age young drivers simply don’t have the experience to think clearly in hazardous situations. Even if they drive safely it does not mean that others on the road are being just as cautious. Part of being a good driver is not only watching out for yourself but others on the road – which is almost impossible for young drivers!
Make sure they are well insured. Many young people do not consider getting young driver insurance because of its expense.There are some new options. New insurance companies like Coverbox are offer car insurance for young drivers based on the pay as you drive model.. This insurance actively discourages young drivers from driving at the most dangerous times – such as the early hours – by making the insurance much more costly during this period.
Nevertheless inexperience isn’t the only that distinguishes young drivers from their older counterparts. Attitude has a big part to play in careless driving. Young adults, specially men, are often much more confident in their abilities, more than should be, and take on extra risks because they feel they can handle it. It has been statistically proved that young drivers with friends as passengers are 2 times as likely to drive dangerously in an effort to show off. Jerky driving, dangerous Overtaking and general speed are the most common feats. Men are twice as likely to perform these stunts and over one third of them finish up in car accidents two years after acquiring their license.
The are not completely at fault, Notwithstanding.. Parents, as role models, play an big part through their own driving behaviour. As their guardians and protectors it is up to you to show them right ways to handle situations by demonstration and having conversations about safe driving. It is important to set driving boundaries for their children in order to safegaurd their safety on the highway.
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