Teenage drivers have more auto accidents than any other age group and while it is very sad to lose any family member in an auto accident it is even more poignant when it is a teen that has only just begun his or her adult life.
However, there are many safe driving techniques that a teen can practice to ensure that he or see and the passengers stay safe in a vehicle.
The first thing is always to turn the cell phone off. Driving while texting, or speaking on the phone, even hands free is one of the major causes of accidents involving teens. In addition, in many states it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving. Those who text while driving lose focus on the road for just under five seconds, which is plenty of time for a fatal collision. And don’t text while stopped at lights or in traffic as you will not notice what is happening around you.
Second, turn on headlights especially at dusk and dawn as many teens think that if they can see, they have no need to turn on lights.
Teens should always obey the speed limit as it has also been shown that speed is a major factor in fatal accidents involving teens. Just because other vehicles are driving faster, they may have significantly more experience, so only drive at a speed you feel comfortable and make sure it is below the marked speed limit and not too fast for the conditions.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident our Houston accident attorneys can help you recover maximum compensation from the automaker and others along the supply chain. Please call the Almaraz Law Firm PLLC, at 1-800-247-WRECK or contact us online today.
