Help your teen become a safer driver. Every year, nearly 6,000 teenagers are killed in car crashes and about 300,000 are injured. Despite safer cars, better roads and countless driving programs, the numbers have stayed fairly constant for more than a decade. But you can help change this.
GET THE CONVERSATION STARTED
Talking to your teen about the rules of the road isn’t necessarily easy, but it is important. Especially when you consider that three out of four teens say their parents would be the best influence in getting them to drive more safely.
As a way to get started, Allstate has created the Parent-Teen Driving Contract.
It can help you:
Outline your teen’s key driving responsibilities Decide on the consequences associated when those responsibilities aren’t met Define your role in helping your teen succeed Once you talk over each issue and come to an agreement, fill out the rules and consequences in the space provided. Then sign and date it. Be sure to keep it in a prominent place, like the front of your refrigerator, so you can re-examine it often and make changes as your teen becomes a more experienced driver.
Learn more about teen driving issues
To better understand teens’ attitudes about driving, tips for talking to your teen and your state’s driving laws, visit www.allstate.com/teen. The more you get involved, the more likely your teen will be a safer driver.
It’s time to make the world a safer place to drive.
Speeding and Tickets
In 2005, speed-related crashes accounted for 44% of fatalities among 15-20 year olds.
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Crashes
Sixteen-year-old drivers have crash rates that are three times greater than 17-year-old drivers and five times greater than 18-year-old drivers.
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consequences ___________________________
Drinking and Driving
In 2005, drunk driving caused one of every four fatal teen crashes.
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consequences ___________________________
Cell phones, music, other distractions
Talking on a cell phone while driving gives you the reaction time of a 70-year-old.
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consequences ____________________________
Time of Day
Half the teens that died in car crashes in 2005 were killed between 3 p.m. and midnight. Check your local teen driving curfews.
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consequences ____________________________
Number of Passengers
According to a recent study, the presence of just one more male teen in a car doubles the chance of a fatal crash.
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consequences ____________________________
Seatbelts
Using lap/shoulder belts can reduce the risk of dying in a car crash by 45%.
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Grades
Good grades aren’t just important for a teen’s future, they can also save you money. Ask your Allstate agent about the Good Student Discount.*
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Parent-Teen Driving Contract
*Good Student Discount is subject to terms, qualifications and availability.
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Teen Driver
I promise to abide by the contract outlined above. If I break any part of this contract, I will accept the consequences. During any time that I cannot drive, I will be responsible for making other arrangements to get around.
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SIGNATURE OF TEEN DRIVER DATE
Parent/Guardian
I promise to do what I can to help my teenager succeed in following this contract. I promise to make time to help my child become a safe and responsible
driver. I understand this is an evolving contract and promise to make myself available to discuss these rules and their consequences when necessary.
Signature __________________________ Date ___________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) DATE