ST. LOUIS — Sunday marks the start of National Teen Driver Safety Week. It’s a time to make sure the most inexperienced drivers are staying safe on the road.
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old, according to AAA Spokesperson Nick Chabarria, so it’s important to make sure your new driver knows what they’re doing behind the wheel.
“I think a lot of folks might be surprised to hear that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death amongst teens, and it really is for a number of reasons. It’s not just an experience but we know teens are more susceptible to impaired driving, whether that be alcohol or drug, but also distraction both from phones and also other passengers in the vehicle,” he said…