OCTOBER 17-23, 2021 Parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: distracted driving (texting while driving) impaired driving (alcohol and drugs) inconsistent or no seat belt use number of…
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Riding a Motorcycle Is Inherently Riskier Than Driving a Car
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, Virginia USA, reprinted with permission. Riding a motorcycle is inherently riskier than driving a car. Motorcycles are less stable than passenger vehicles during maneuvers such as emergency braking and swerving and are less visible on the road. When motorcyclists crash, they lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so…
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Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle
Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle, a new report from GHSA and Ford Motor Company Fund, highlights the significant role speeding plays in teen driver fatalities and offers practical tools to help parents rein in this lethal driving habit. Continue to GSA's website GHSA_TeenSpeeding_Feb16.pdf Teen Driver and Passenger Fatalities and Speeding-Related Fatalities by State…
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Tips to Share With Your Community
To stay safe on the roads, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists need to respect each other. Drivers should look out for pedestrians by avoiding distractions and drive in relation to conditions as well as adhering to speed limits. Pedestrians should: Plan a route with safe crossings Avoid distractions, alcohol and drugs, and be alert Dress to…
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