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Once they have their drivers' licenses, a parents job with teens is not over.  It is just beginning.  The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United States; approximately 5,000 teens die in car crashes each year.  Although only 7% of the licensed U.S. drivers, 15-20 year olds account for almost 20% of fatal crashes.

"With statistics like these, it is important that we all look for tools to help us, help our teens.  There are numerous sources of information.  We are presenting two of them, AAA's Teen Driver Toolbox and Toyota's TeenDrive365, in the hopes that by reviewing, and using these tools, families may be saved from the tragedy of teen deaths due to vehicle accidents," says Port Charlotte Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Teen Driver Toolbox (AAA)                                               

The Keys2Drive website provides advice regarding teens in the various phases of driving, not only  "Driving On Their Own", but also "Before They Start Driving" and "Driving With Supervision".

You will also find:

• AAA PROMise Program - This program provides teens with the AAA PROMise which they sign and agree not to drink alcohol and not to drive while intoxicated.  In addition, AAA PROMise helps teens by providing tips on how to navigate the risks of going out.
• Ingear Training Module - Most 14-19 year-olds love video games.  The Ingear Training Module is similar to a video game but it helps teens improve visual skills, response time, and focus.  Parents have the ability to coach their teens using the monitoring access.
• Parent's Coaching Tips

TeenDrive365 (Toyota)                                                                      

The TeenDrive365 website provides the following:

• Events - On the TeenDrive365 website you may sign up to be notified of events in your area.  These events include virtual reality simulators and safe driving courses.
• Safety Challenge Quiz - "Find out who knows more about safety, you or your teen."
• Videos - Such as Swapping Seats - How teens imitate their parents' driving habits.

"We really would like to encourage parents to visit these websites to fill their toolboxes with information they can use to help keep their teens safe.  If you don't have teen drivers in your life, please forward this blog to someone who does," says Attorney Spivey.

Port Charlotte Personal Injury Lawyer,  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.