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Teens across Florida are beginning their summer vacations. With this extra time they have on their hands, teens will be driving more than usual. Between 2013 and 2017, 1,932 drivers between 15-17 years old were killed in crashes involving teen drivers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) urges parents to take active roles in their teens’ driving experience because studies show involved parents who enforce restrictions significantly reduce risky behavior during a driver’s first 12 to 18 months behind the wheel.

In its article “Key Points for Parents,” AAA recommends the following:

Require pre-drive check-ins. Each time your teen wants to drive alone, require a check-in before handing over the keys. Make sure your teen tells you:

• Destinations
• Routes to be taken
• Who will be in the vehicle (remember: more passengers = more risk)
• Return time
• Check-in points
• Any other information you feel will help keep your teen safe and sound

These check-ins also give you a last-minute opportunity to remind your teen to use a safety belt, turn off the cell phone, keep the music volume down, stick to geographical boundaries and so forth.

Continue to practice supervised driving until your teen logs in at least 100 hours driving time. Your teen might obtain an intermediate driver’s license before completing 100 hours of practice driving. This does not mean your teen driver no longer needs to practice, though. Solo driving is actually the riskiest phase for your teen, so stay engaged.

Keep talking about driving issues. The more time your teen spends driving, the more experiences you will both have to talk about, such as dealing with tailgaters, distractions, speeding, poor weather conditions and more. Emphasize the dangers of common hazards.

“We are Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. wish everyone a very safe and happy summer. Should you or a loved one be injured in an accident because of the negligence of another, please contact our experienced legal team. We are available 24/7 to assist you,” said Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney,  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.