Teen driving. Two words that carry both feelings of joy, and also pure dread. Many have probably heard of the teen driving jokes, or have endured the jokes of warning to neighbors from their parents now that their child is hitting the road. All jokes aside, teen driving is known to be very dangerous. With cell phones and new technology (Snapchat is guilty as charged), the distractions are endless to the new teen drivers. However, there are regulations in place to help protect new teens on the road
2014 Teens and Driving Teen drunk driving is all about actions and reactions, unfortunately for those teens that choose to follow in this path of drinking and driving, most of them do not have the real life experiences that are required to make a rational, educated, and safe decision. The social pressures to conform to the “normal” behavior, the bad examples, and the lack of strong parental figures can lead the best of teens down the wrong path. Hopefully, while most will learn, drunk teen drivers
world. It gives us a sense of freedom, and tells us that we are stepping into the adult world. Driving give us the power to explore the world, but in order to obtain this power we must follow a strict set of laws. When it comes to theses laws some teenagers would agree that they are fair and keep us safe, but others believe that the laws restrict our freedoms on the road. I personally believe that driving is a privilege, not a luxury and that teenagers need to prove that they are responsible enough
around everywhere. However, being a teen driver is not all fun and games, and teens should take steps in order to assure their safety. In the article “Teen Driver” the author gives teen driving statistics, information, and tips for teen drivers to consider. First, teens are not always safe when driving. Teen drivers are usually excited to get their license and to be able to drive around by themselves, but they don’t always think of certain consequences when driving. The author quotes the Insurance
An extreme number of research and data have pointed out that teens are not equipped with safe driving skills. These numbers have lead to countless arguments between teens and adults. All though teens are more interested in their phone then a car they still have a desire to get onto the road. The car offers an immense amount of self conscious and maturity to a teen. This is one of the main points as to why teens are so eager to get out on the road as soon as possible. If and when they do get on the
Teen Driving Technology comes to 10 2017 Chevrolet models. Tracking teen driving behavior is fair game and Chevrolet has upped the ante by helping parents monitor what goes on behind the wheel when they’re not there. We all know that teens don’t always make the wisest decisions and that’s why Chevrolet is expanding its Teen Driver Technology to 10 vehicles for 2017. Introduced in 2016 and coinciding with the release of the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, Teen Driver Technology represents a collection
Teen Drivers, driving themselves into trouble The day a teenager gets their license is an unforgetable moment. Not having to count on their parents to chauffeur them around is like a dream come true. Even though getting your license can be a life changing moment, getting into a car accident caused by distracted driving and is a result of texting or drunk driving could also change your life forever. There is roughly 13.2 million licensed drivers in the United States, and on average nine of those
Teen Driving Getting the License Many of today’s teens can’t wait to get that piece of paper with the cheap plastic on top, saying they are newly licensed drivers. But in New Jersey that’s going to be a little harder, since January 1, 2001 NJ has put into affect the new Graduated Driver License Program (GDL). The GDL is a program that teens and first-time drivers must complete to get their unrestricted license. This program was designed to lower the number of driving fatalities
4 *date* Teen drinking and driving Drinking and driving is one of the biggest social issues for teens across the United States. Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol is a very dangerous thing no matter what age you are. However, teens do not think about the consequences of drinking and driving until it is already too late. Many things contribute to this growing problem of teen drinking and driving. First, there is a lack of education about drinking and driving in schools
Teen Driving Safety Driving in today’s world poses many dangers for drivers of all ages, but these risks are especially prominent for teenage drivers. These drivers do not have the experience that older drivers have obviously, but this combined with the usual arrogant know-it-all attitude of most teenagers multiplies the risks of driving. Most teenage drivers gain a sense of invincibility when they begin driving, assuming that they don’t need to follow the set of rules set by their respective states