Helping Your Teen Driver Avoid a Dallas Car Accident

Is your teen driver at risk of being seriously injured in a Dallas car accident? According to national statistics, teens are involved in three times as many fatal car accidents as all other drivers.

Open the dialogue with your teen driver
Fortunately, there are things you can do to help keep your teen safe from the dangers of the Dallas roadways. The first step is to begin talking to your teen. As a parent, you should:

• Share your knowledge about the facts and risks associated with getting behind the wheel
• Let your child know that they are more at risk of being fatally injured in a car accident than any other age group
• Emphasize that fact that driving can be dangerous and should be taken very seriously

Tips for your teen driver
There are many things to talk about with your teen before they get behind the wheel of an automobile. For instance, discuss:

• The importance of wearing a seatbelt. That includes everyone in the vehicle
• The things it takes to be a safe driver, such as avoiding speeding
• The dangers of talking on a cell phone and/or texting while driving

Unfortunately, you may not always be able to protect your teen from the dangers of the roadways. If your child has been injured in a car accident, contact one of our experienced Dallas car accident attorneys at the law office of Kay Van Wey at (214) 329-1350 or (800) 489-5082.