Need to Focus on Teen Accident Prevention This summer
This summer, Indiana motorists are likely to be sharing the road with more teen drivers, arguably the most inexperienced and accident-prone drivers in the country. Teenage motorists drive approximately 44% more during June, July and August, a fact that should concern law enforcement agencies and Indiana car accident attorneys. Not only are these drivers less experienced, but they also are likely to treat summer as one long, extended weekend.
According to estimates, the risk of an accident involving teen drivers rises dramatically during summer. In fact, according to some studies, this risk is approximately 70 % more during the summer months than during the rest of the year. Not only are teenagers driving more during the summer, but they are also driving more during the night. Driving at night time comes with its own set of challenges, which can prove too much for a teen driver to handle.
Besides, much of teen driving during the summer takes place with teen passengers. The risk of being involved in an accident increases when there are teen passengers in the car.
This summer, Indiana parents must get involved in reducing the danger of accidents involving their children. Know that your child will be driving more during the summer, and this automatically places him/her at a higher risk of accidents. Make sure that your child follows traffic safety rules strictly. Restrict the number of teenage passengers in the car. Also limit the number of hours that your child spends driving after dark. Most teen accidents occur between 19 and 12 AM.
Experts also suggest having a parent-teen driving agreement. This is a contract which spells out the rules for a teen driver. The agreement could include incentives and rewards for good driving behavior over the summer, and penalties for bad driving practices.
