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October 15-21 is National Teen Driver Safety Week

ATLANTA, GA (October 16, 2017)…October 15-21 is National Teen Driver Safety Week!  This is a great opportunity to reflect on what can be done to prevent teen crashes and related deaths and injuries, and to spread the word about safe teen driving.

In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. In 2015, more than 2,300 teens (ages 16-19) lost their lives in car crashes. That’s six teens every day.  The main threats to teens’ safety are:

* Driving or riding in a car with a teen driver.

* Driver inexperience.

Discuss the rules of the road with your teen, why they are important to follow, and consequences for breaking them. Create a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement that puts these rules in writing to set clear expectations and limits.

A CDC Press Release
www.cdc.gov

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