National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 19-25
The attorneys and staff at Murray & Guari are proud to support National Teen Driver Safety Week
(NTDSW) the week of October 19 – 25th.
The week is dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to unnecessary teen deaths on the road. Established by Congress in 2007 and held annually on the third week of October each year, its goal is to educate adults and teens and get parents and schools administrations involved to encourage and focus on teen driver safety throughout the year.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds in the U.S. In fact, almost half of the teen drivers involved in a crash die. Yet, a recent survey shows that only 25% of parents have had a serious talk with their kids about the key components of driving.
This year’s focus is again “5 to Drive” campaign, to encourage the parents of teen drivers to always set the rules before their teens hit the road. The “5 to Drive” rules for parents to share with their teens are:
- No Drinking and Driving.
- Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. Front Seat and Back.
- Put It Down. One Text or Call Could Wreck It All.
- Stop Speeding Before It Stops You.
- No More Than One Passenger at a Time.
For more information about Teen Driver Safety Week and the “5 to Drive” campaign, please visit www.safercar.gov/parents.
