Transportation Safety
Resources Related to Transportation Safety
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among teens. Get preventative tips and useful information on this topic from the resources below.
Teen Drivers: Get the Facts, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021.
Provides up to date data on teen driving statistics
Identifies risk factors for unsafe driving conditions and shares ways to minimize those risks
Offers a model parent-teen driving contract
Teen Driving Facts, Resources, and Videos from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Explains how parental influence can shape teen driving behaviors
Offers advice on how to talk with your teen about a variety of risk factors, such as distracted driving, driving with peers, and drowsy driving
Faces of Distracted Driving Video Series, U.S. Department of Transportation:
More videos are available on the United States Department of Transportation YouTube channel
The CDC states that, "parents can make a positive difference in preventing a leading killer of teens in the United States --car crashes. This short video highlights ways that you as a parent can positively influence your teen driver.
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Page last reviewed: January 3, 2021