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Getting through to your teen about texting and driving
Getting through to your teen about texting and driving February 29, 2016
  • Teen drivers, already a high-risk group, are 23 times more likely to crash when texting.
  • Parents can help by talking about the risks, modeling good behavior, defining a teen driving contract and using technological blocks.
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New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect
New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect May 14, 2013

Article at a Glance After May 14th teens will not be allowed to talk on the cell phone while driving. Lawmakers hope the new law will educate teens and their parents on the dangers of driving while distracted. Talking on the phone while driving is dangerous and impairs your driving as much as drunk driving. … Continue reading “New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect”

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