It's Throwback Thursday! And not only that, but it's May 26th! This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. All that considered, the subject of today's post is "5 Safe Summer Driving Tips for Your Teen," an Autotrader article from back in 2012.
"According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)," it begins, "motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. Mile for mile, teen fatality rates are triple those of other drivers. If that's a scary statistic for the teen drivers themselves, it's a horrifying one for parents. And during these summer months - when teens often have more freedom and spend more time behind the wheel - the roads represent even graver danger. June, July and August are the deadliest months for teens aged 15 to 19."
So what are the 5 tips Autotrader puts forth? Pick the right car (nothing too powerful or too difficult to maneuver), teach teens on car maintenance, instruct them to wear their seatbelts, discourage distracted driving, and warn against over-use of cruise control. Head to http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/5-safe-summer-driving-tips-for-your-teen-170002 for the full rundown.
At Bend Honda, located at 2225 NE Hwy 20, we have great some great options in terms of summer cars for your teen—or for you! Come check out our new inventory at your convenience.
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