Numerous Teens Not Eager To Embrace Driving At First Opportunity
Many teenagers absolutely cannot wait until they reach legal driving age so that they can get behind the wheel on their own. However, recent research has shown that this is not the case universally, with an increasing number of teens actually opting to hold off on the responsibility of driving until later years. A new… read more
Communication Can Help Parents Protect Teen Drivers
Parents’ stress levels are likely going to go up the moment that their teenagers obtain their driver’s licenses, but there are ways to ensure that teens will be kept as safe as possible when they’re at the wheel. With this week being designated as Teen Driver Safety Week around the country, Consumer Reports has related… read more
Erect Ground Rules to Protect Your Teen on Prom Night
Spring is here, and teenagers across California and indeed the entire country are looking forward to prom. But the yearly ritual also comes with a slew of hazards that should be avoided at all costs. Many teens will be tempted to engage in alcohol consumption and other potentially dangerous behaviors, and if you’re a parent,… read more
Energy Drink Battle Escalates As Monster Energy Makes Bold Move
More and more people have become worried about the impact that energy drinks could have on the safety of teenagers, whose growing bodies are largely thought not to be able to handle heightened levels of caffeine the way that an adult could. But energy drink makers are fighting these accusations at every turn, and a… read more
Wisconsin Police, AAA, and AT & T Warn of Distracted Driving Dangers
The Wisconsin State Patrol is making sure that the consequences of texting while driving are well known to high school students in the state. AAA and AT & T will aid them in their efforts to end texting while driving. Thus, high schools in Burlington, Racine, Wausau, La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Madison will host… read more
Teenage Drivers Exposed to Many Dangers Behind the Wheel
A new article talks about some of the dangers teen drivers face when they get behind the wheel. Accidents among teenage drivers are more likely because the driver lacks experience, and the risk becomes greater when friends of the same age are in the car or driving takes place at night. Parents might consider not… read more
Campus Safety Tips Offered In New Report
We’ve recently featured a plethora of tips designed to help parents protect their children as they head back to school this fall. But kids aren’t the only ones going back to school. College students from across the country shall soon be descending upon campus to begin their studies, and this demographic is not immune to… read more
Inexperienced Drivers Offered Tips in KidsHealth Report
When a teenager turns 16, he or she is typically overjoyed by their sudden ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, the inexperience of such drivers can hinder safe driving, but a report offers tips for teens to follow to better ensure they’ll be safe out on the road. The first thing teens should… read more
Call of Duty Marathon Blamed for Ohio Teen’s Collapse
When one thinks about addiction, it’s typical to go to your immediate standbys: alcohol, tobacco, certain foods. But one trend that’s become increasingly worrisome is the tendency for people to become addicted to video games. South Korea was the site of a fatality that occurred because a gamer reportedly failed to take care of himself… read more
GEICO Launches Mobile-Friendly Teen Driving Website
GEICO, one of the nation’s largest vehicle insurance agencies, has redone their safe driving site for teens. The mobile-friendly site, geicoteendriving.com, features quizzes, safety tips, videos of crash tests, and descriptions of driving laws pertaining to teens. The GEICO site also warns teens about the dangers of distracted driving, and to that end, the company… read more
Texting Ban Fails to Dissuade Nebraska Teens
A law passed in Nebraska that banned texting while driving has not made much of an impact on teens behind the wheel of vehicles. The Youth Risk Behavioral Survey from the CDC showed that older high school students are more likely to engage in texting or chatting on a cellphone. 70% of 12th graders in… read more
AT & T Survey Finds That Teenage Drivers Text, But Deterrents Exist
A survey by AT&T revealed what some people already suspect: many teenagers text and drive. This survey also revealed what would cause teens to think about their texting and driving behavior before they act. This shows that while distracted driving and teenagers appear to go hand in hand, there may be something that can be… read more