Teen Driver Safety

Distracted Driving and Children: How to Keep Kids Safe as Passengers and Pedestrians
Children are 12 times more distracting to drivers than a phone. And 413 child passengers were killed by distracted drivers in 2024. Here is how to keep your kids safe from both sides of the distracted driving risk.

First Car, First License: The Phone-Free Habit Every New Driver Must Build
The first 1,000 miles of independent driving are the highest-risk period of a driver’s entire life. Here is the phone-free habit every new driver must build before the first solo drive.

High School Programs That Are Actually Reducing Teen Distracted Driving
B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to crash. Distracted driving dropped 8.6 percent nationally in 2024. Here are the high school programs actually moving these numbers.

A Parent’s Complete Guide to Talking to Your Teen About Phone Use While Driving
Research shows teens are 14 percent more likely to text and drive when parents do it too. Here is the complete parent guide to having the conversation that actually changes teen driving behavior.

Why Teen Drivers Are the Most At-Risk Group for Distracted Driving in America
Teen drivers are 3 times more likely to die in crashes per mile driven and distraction plays a role in 58 percent of their crashes. Here is the full 2024 and 2025 data every parent needs to see.