Teens drinking and driving is a major problem in the U.S. This is causing many injuries and deaths in the U.S. and should be took seriously. Teens need to understand the problems that could occur when they are driving under the influence of alcohol. “Young drivers (ages 16-20) are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% than when they have not been drinking” (Teen Drinking And Driving). Teens should also think about their life and the other drivers life before they choose to drive under the influence.
The main thing is that parents need to be more involved on what their child is doing when they are controlling a vehicle. Driving a vehicle is a responsibility and parents have to make sure their child have enough responsibility to know what and what not to do when driving a vehicle. In the United States, 12.8% of all fatal traffic crashes were alcohol-related, and 40% of that number involved teens driving while drinking alcohol ("Teenage Drunk Driving Risks").The parents should also have consequences for them if they are doing the wrong things while driving the vehicle. The teens need to know that their safety is important and the only way this is going to happen is if the parents help their child understand it.
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No one would like to know that their child or family member has been killed in a accident. Many accidents occur when teens are driving under the influence of alcohol. These accidents could take your life or the other person you are in the accident with.Suggest alternate ways of getting to their destination — a cab, a sober driver, public transportation ("MADD - Tips: How To Prevent Someone From Driving Drunk ").Teens should always think before they do anything involving a vehicle because their are many responsibilities that come with