The time when your teen starts driving can be a freeing one for both parents and teens. You don\u2019t have to worry about scheduling time to pick them up and drop them off for all of their appointments anymore. Yet, this can also be a worrisome time because you don\u2019t know if your teen is being safe on the road.<\/p>\n
So what are the causes of teen driving accidents and what can you, as a parent, do about it?<\/p>\n
Driver inexperience. <\/strong>Even if your teen is a good and confident driver, driver inexperience is a huge obstacle that takes time to overcome. When dangerous or even everyday situations arise, they may not act as safely as an inexperienced driver, leading to a potential accident.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Driving with teens or young passengers. <\/strong>Driving with other teen passengers can lead to a host of problems including distractions, drugs and alcohol, and speeding to look cool in front of peers.<\/p>\n Nighttime driving. <\/strong>For inexperienced teen drivers, nighttime driving is even more dangerous than it is for experienced drivers.<\/p>\n Not using seatbelts. <\/strong>Some teen drivers may forget to use their seatbelts or think they don\u2019t have to use one, which increases the risk of fatalities or serious injuries if they get into an accident.<\/p>\n Distracted driving. <\/strong>Distracted driving is dangerous, no matter who\u2019s driving. Teens may think it\u2019s no big deal to look at their phones or pay less attention on the road.<\/p>\n