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This week is being observed to bring attention to the steps parents can do to help their teen implement safe driving behaviors and avoid crashes.
It is important to discuss safe driving habits with teens every day, but Teen Driver Safety Week serves as an opportunity for parents and guardians to have a conversation with their teen about safe driving habits. Teen drivers need to know the Rules of the Road before parents hand over the keys. Parents are vital in keeping their teen safe on the road. Parents who are supportive, involved, and enforce driving restrictions can lower their teen’s crash risk by 50 percent. In addition, teens are twice as likely to use a seat belt and half as likely to speed when parents are involved and supportive.

Tips for Parents:
• Set clear rules - Use a parent-teen driving agreement and learn about current driving restrictions.
• Lead by example – Model good driving behavior.
• Practice together – Supervised driving builds confidence and experience.
• Enroll your teen in a driver’s education course- Teens who take driver's education are less likely to get in a crash and have a traffic violation.
Resources on teen driver safety and laws can be found at parentsdrivethemessage.ne.gov. Link to Website.