Teen drivers have the highest crash risk of any age group. Per mile traveled, they have the highest involvement rates in all types of crashes, from those involving only property damage to those that are fatal. -INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY Parents, you want your teenage driver to be safe, responsible, and free of drugs…
Earlier this month, the San Diego community came together in support and mourning for a local family who recently lost their son in a horrific car accident just outside of a local East County high school campus. According to San Diego 6 CW (4/30/2015), the teenager and his brother had exited one of the driveways…
Fox 5 San Diego (3/16/2015) reported that an 18-year-old man was killed following a rollover crash that occurred on I-5 in Encinitas. The teen driver lost control of his 1992 Nissan truck after applying hard brakes, causing the vehicle to careen off the roadway and into a dirt embankment where it rolled over several times….
A teen has been arrested for accusations stemming from an alleged murder attempt after he intentionally crashed his car into another teen earlier this month. It goes without saying that this case has stunned the San Diego community, reminding all of us of the inherently naïve nature of teen drivers. Police say the Escondido teen,…
In my November column at the La Jolla Light, I covered a recent SUV rollover accident in La Jolla involving 16 teens and several injuries. According to reports, the teens were packed into the vehicle with suspicion of driving while intoxicated. To increase safety awareness, I urged parents to download and implement our FREE parent-teen…
For a teenager, nothing could be more exciting than getting a driver’s license. The thrill of driving to school, the mall, and to their friends’ home are all experiences that will last a lifetime. But many parents worry as their teens hit the open road since the risk of car accidents is undeniable when less-experienced…
Most drivers know that using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of a car accident significantly. With many states, including California, adopting a cell phone ban while driving, texting laws have closely followed. And even despite the laws which prevent dangerous cell phone use and texting while driving, many drivers still engage in…
While many teen drivers are responsible, courteous drivers, their lack of experience puts them at risk for increased chance of car accident, no matter how diligent or alert the teen driver is. But now, the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act (STANDUP) is sweeping the nation with many states already instituting the new…
This week is Teen Driving Safety Week in California, so there’s never been a better time to educate young drivers on how to be responsible drivers on the road. San Diego car accidents happen often, and especially to newly licensed teenagers who are almost always inexperienced drivers. The non-profit group Impact Teen Drivers serve up…
Going Hands-Free: Tips for the mover & shakers – It’s easier than you think! Facebook, Twitter, Google, News, and more – all while driving? The answer is yes for some young motorists, according to a new study from State Farm. Twenty percent drivers in their 30s they have admitted to browsing the Internet while driving….