Personal injury resulting from a car accident can last a lifetime, a tough sentence to endure for a young person. According to the Florida Drivers Guide for Parents and Teens, Teens makeup 10 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 14 percent of all vehicular fatalities and 20 percent of all reported crashes.
In short, teens are more likely than any other age group to be involved in a single-car crash. They tweet, they text, they exhibit errors in judgment more frequently than any other demographic with the exception of senior citizens, they are too easily distracted and too easily disrupted by emotional issues.
It’s a fact: Teens can do real harm to themselves and others behind the wheel. What can you as a parent do to ensure your teen drives safely in Fort Lauderdale? The FDHSMV offers the following advice:
- Teens learn what they observe. Be a good role model and follow the rules of the road
- Practice as much as possible You and your teen should be the only people in the vehicle when you head out for practice lessons
Begin with the basics, such as turning, parking and backing up
- When you both feel comfortable, progress to more advanced skills to include merging, changing lanes and parallel parking
- Find a class or consult materials that teach parents how to drive with their teen
If a personal injury should occur as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Fort Lauderdale, consult a Fort Lauderdale personal injury litigation attorney immediately, to ensure that your rights and your teen’s rights are not violated.
But before doing anything, get a head start on safety by getting good instruction for your teen behind the wheel – make sure those first 1,000 hours are safe and accident-free.
