"According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. Mile for mile, teen fatality rates are triple those of other drivers. If that's a scary statistic for the teen drivers themselves, it's a horrifying one for parents. And during these summer months - when teens often have more freedom and spend more time behind the wheel - the roads represent even graver danger. June, July and August are the deadliest months for teens aged 15 to 19."
So reads the Autotrader article that we're throwing it back to this Thursday, as it's full of good information about how to help your teen driver(s) stay safe this summer. With school out, they'll probably be spending more time than usual on the roads in the coming months, so be sure to take a moment to refresh yourself and them about driver safety.
"Discourage Distracted Driving," reads one tip. "According to Distraction.Gov, cell phone use was reported in 18% of distraction-related fatalities in America. Additionally, having multiple passengers, changing iPod tracks or operating the car's navigation system can be just as dangerous. Parents should discuss all the ways drivers can be distracted with their teens to help keep them safe on the road."
Head to http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/5-safe-summer-driving-tips-for-your-teen-170002 to read more, and head to Honda of Ames at 220 Kitty Hawk Dr to check out our summer-worthy new inventory.
