South Dakota Teenagers and Distracted Driving

8/18/2011
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South Dakota Teenagers and Distracted Driving

Teenagers are notorious for being distracted drivers. Many studies of distracted driving even show young drivers as some of the worst offenders. Distracted driving is a bad idea for anyone, but an adolescent's lack of experience and maturity may greatly increase the risk of an accident.

Here are a few things to do as the parent of a teenage driver:

First and foremost, be an example for safe driving practices by not using a cell phone while driving.
Be very clear on the rules and consequences of driving with cell phones. Always follow through on the consequences.
Be consistent and persistent in your message about driving and cell phone use.
Put smart limits on phone usage so that you are in control.
Monitor phone usage.

It is paramount that we continually remind our kids of the importance of not using a handheld device when driving. Parents and guardians must be the ones to teach teens about distracted driving.

If you have any questions about driving safety or wish to speak with an attorney about a claim, contact Zimmer, Duncan & Cole at (888) 733-2992. You also can fill out the form on this page. A South Dakota personal injury attorney can help.

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