CHP Reminds Parents to Be Role Models for Teen Drivers
This is a press release from the California Highway Patrol:
Teen drivers can face challenges with every new experience. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 18-24, 2020, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to encourage parents and guardians to discuss driver safety with their young drivers.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, ahead of any type of injury, disease, or violence. According to preliminary data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, 255 people in California were killed last year in crashes involving drivers aged 15-19.
“Teen drivers do not have the experience needed when confronted with new challenges on the road. This can create a potential danger to themselves and others,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “Through open communication and by setting an example with their own good driving habits, parents and guardians can help keep their young drivers safe.”
Discussions about safe driving include avoiding distractions such as cell phones, using seat belts, obeying speed limits, not driving impaired, and limiting the number of passengers. Parents and guardians must be aware that their own driving behavior and following the same rules is as important as any conversation they may have with their teen.
The CHP provides education to help keep teen drivers alive in its Start Smart course, offered by all CHP offices free of charge. Participating in Start Smart will help parents and guardians learn how to effectively discuss the importance of driving safely with their young drivers. Start Smart also teaches driver responsibility, the Graduated Driver License program, and collision-avoidance techniques. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Start Smart classes are being held online. Contact your local CHP Area office for information on how to enroll.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.
Teen drivers can face challenges with every new experience. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 18-24, 2020, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to encourage parents and guardians to discuss driver safety with their young drivers.
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Almost every CHP or city cop I’ve seen in the last month are texting while driving by me. Yes looking down at their lap and texting on their cellphone! They should be the example!
^ obvious savant post
Typical Humboldt roll model: drink alcohol, drive, take drugs, drive, more alcohol, drive, more drugs, drive, share all of this with teenagers in the car with you.
The best way to keep your teens from texting while driving is to start them out driving a stick shift.
You could cripple an entire generation with stick shifts and cursive.
You “said a mouthful”, Mike.