Phones are an immense distraction while driving, especially among teenagers. Teens are often distracted by notifications, texting, checking social media, or choosing music on their phones, which creates an unsafe driving environment for both themselves and the drivers around them. While this may be a scary situation for parents of teenagers, the risk can be greatly reduced with just a few simple steps. Being informed about the danger of texting and driving, preparing to get off your phone before you leave, and restricting phone usage are all tactics teens can adopt to keep themself focused on the road.
The important thing a teenager can be told before they begin driving is how dangerous it can be. This also applies to texting and driving. Every parent should teach their teenager about the risks of texting and driving. It is important for them to be informed so that they truly understand the harm texting and driving can create. Approxametly 11 teenagers are killed a day because a driver was using their phone. Additionally, many people aren't informed about the legal consequences that come with texting and driving. If the death rate somehow doesn't scare teenagers the $75-$1,000 fine certainly will!
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When a notification pops up from someone you care about, it's difficult to resist the urge to respond, however this can be avoided by adequately preparing to keep your eyes on the road before you drive. Before drivers leave they should ensure they've taken care of everything they need. They should take one last minute to respond to any messages they have, check their social media, put on a playlist, and pause any ongoing conversations over text. By completing these simple steps, teens will feel much less pressure to pick up their phone while on the