Speeding is a major factor in teen crash fatalities
Teens are 3 times more likely to be in a fatal auto accident than adults age 21-69.
And many times, this is because they’re speeding.
In fact, in 2011, speeding was a factor in more than half (52%) of fatal crashes with a teen behind the wheel.
A grim study was recently completed:
Multiple nationwide focus groups were recently held by “The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia” and found that 50% of teens said that they drive much faster than the Posted Speed Limit, at least sometimes.
We have a Product that can help Keep your Teen from Speeding:
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers who drive. Drivers who are 16 years old are more than 20 times likely to have an accident as are other drivers. And teenage drivers have the highest crash risk of any age group, and 16-year-olds are the worst. (Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
Teenage drivers are at a higher risk for being in a car crash because:
1. Their Brains are still Developing- The frontal lobe, responsible for cognitive processes such as reasoning, planning and judgment, doesn’t fully mature until age 25-30.
2. Lack of driving experience- The first few years of driving are the most dangerous; don’t let inexperience behind the wheel harm your child.
3. A tendency to take risks while driving- Teens are more likely to be influenced by peer pressure and distractions. This can lead to reckless driving and speeding.
4. Feeling of invincibility- Teens believe they’re going to live forever and that influences their behavior behind the wheel of their 3,000 pound car.
These 3 things combined are a deadly combination.
But our Real Time with History product has an Exclusive ‘DOT Posted Speed Comparison’ feature. As your teen drives, their speed is constantly compared with the DOT Posted Speed Limit where they’re driving. You’ll know when and where they exceed the Posted Speed Limit !!
The product is a tool that allows parents to monitor, supervise and provide guidance to their teenage drivers. It’s no secret that teens drive one way when parents are in the car versus when they’re not. With these products it’s as though you’re sitting next to your teen whenever they’re driving! When parents urge their teen to be careful driving, they reply “yeah, yeah, yeah.” Then once they turn the corner with the car you just keep your fingers crossed and wonder, how does my teenager “really” drive? Well, now you’ll know for sure! If they speed or do something with the car you don’t approve of, you’ll know.
The bottom line is that your teenager’s life and safety is priceless! Leave Nothing To Chance!! Know everything, and I mean Everything, about your teen’s driving! Better safe than sorry. Your teenager doesn’t have the wisdom of an adult yet. That’s why they need your close supervision and attention. These products help you do your job of being a parent to keep your teen driver safe and injury-free.
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