Category Archive: Parents
100 Deadliest Days For Teens: Infographic
July 3, 2014
The 100 day period between Memorial Day at the end of May and Labor Day at the beginning of September have historically been the deadliest period for teen drivers. Free time, lack of structure, boredom, alcohol, and distracting passengers all lead to a dangerous driving environment for teens. The infographic above shows the dangers posed when one or more teen passengers are carried by an inexperienced teen driver.
Top Five Used Car Choices For Teens
June 27, 2014
The folks at Consumer Reports have compiled a list of the top five best used cars for teens. Teens experience a higher crash rate than adults due to their inexperience so, while also noting that family budgets are a big concern, they considered reliability and vehicles with lifesaving technologies to protect teen drivers in a crash. Technologies such as; electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), and multi-stage advanced front airbags. They also suggested vehicle types to steer clear of. Read more: 5 best used cars for teen drivers
Where Does Your State Rank In Teen Driving Safety?
June 19, 2014
Wallet Hub, a personal finance company conducted a study to rank which states are safest for teen drivers. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Governors Highway Safety Association, among others, the study looked at state driving laws, safety conditions, and the economic environment to rank each state’s teen driving safety environment. You can view the study results to see where your state stands in terms of teen driving safety. Read more: 2014’s Best and Worst States for Teen Drivers
Nerds Rule! – Study Shows “Cool Kids” More Likely To Become Criminals
June 13, 2014
In a study published in the journal Child Development, researchers followed 180 13 year olds for ten years. The results showed that the “cool” kids were more likely to have drug and alcohol problems, difficulty forming long lasting relationships and generally burned out by age 22. Read more: Cool Kids Lose, Though It May Take A Few Years
Marijuana An Increasing Factor In Fatal Crashes
June 11, 2014
Columbia University researchers studying almost 24,000 driving fatalities determined that marijuana use was a factor in 12% of fatal crashes in 2010; a rate three times higher than a decade ago. Read more: Marijuana playing larger role in fatal crashes