Did you know that speed is a factor in 1/3 of all crashes? In this episode of Under Your Influence we meet Chela, the mother of a teen whose life was cut short when simple decisions on the road to get dinner turned deadly. We will discuss the importance of driving at a safe speed for the conditions, avoiding visual, manual, cognitive, and auditory distractions, and making safe choices every ride.
Under Your Influence is a podcast series produced by Impact Teen Drivers in partnership with the National Road Safety Foundation. Parents and guardians are the number one influencers of teens’ attitudes and behaviors in a car. With true stories and helpful tips, we are empowering parents and teen influencers to help stop the number one killer of teens in America—car crashes—especially those caused by reckless and distracted driving.
Visit ImpactTeenDrivers.org to download the parent tip sheet that accompanies this episode and explore additional teen safe driving resources for parents. This podcast was produced with the support of our partners at the National Road Safety Foundation. Visit NRSF.org for more resources.
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