This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and this years theme is Ride Like a Friend. A major focus will be on teens to make better decisions such as not riding with inexperienced drivers, refraining from distracting behavior and always wearing a seat belt. About half of the teens who die in crashes each year are passengers.
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Tendency to speed, aggressive driving, texting while driving and taking dangerous risks are all reasons why teens are more likely to be involved in a serious car crash. They are also the least likely to wear a seat belt.
Ninety-six teens died in motor vehicle accidents and approximately 8,000 were injured in WIsconsin last year. Statistics show that teenagers make up 5% of licensed drivers in Wisconsin, but they account for 13% of the drivers involved in crashes.
Take a few moments to talk to your teen about responsible driving practices.
