Teen Driving & Alcohol
- 1. Introduction:
- 2. The Facts:
- What are the statistics — do teens really have more car accidents than older drivers?
- Why do teens have such high rates of motor vehicle accidents?
- Most teens know drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal, so why do they do it?
- Are there reasons, other than driving after drinking, that make teens more likely to be involved in car accidents?
- What has been done to make driving safer for teens?
- What are graduated driver's license programs?
- What are Zero Tolerance laws?
- 3. Conversations:
- How do the stages of adolescent development influence how you talk to your teen?
- Discussions with your early teen — ages 11-14
- Discussions with your middle teen — ages 15-17
- Talking to your teen once they have an intermediate driver's license
- Talking to your teen once they have an unrestricted driver's license
- Responding to a news article regarding teens arrested, injured or killed in an accident or collision
- Preparing for an evening out — having a safe ride home
- Talking with your driving teen — ages 18-21
- Once your child has turned 21
