National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24. Here in the United States, car crashes are a leading cause of death for teenagers between 15 and 19-years old.
Learning how to drive a car is an exciting part of being a teenager. Parents play a big role in teaching their children how to be responsible drivers.
Watch this video from 10 News and Live Well San Diego to learn more about what the Sheriff's Department is doing to teach young drivers how to be safe.
You will also learn about the Sheriff's START SMART program. The FREE class is designed to teach new teenage drivers (and their parents) all about being responsible behind the wheel.
To learn more about the Start Smart schedule and class near you, visit: sdsheriff.net/startsmart.
The Sheriff's Department urges parents to take the time to talk to their young drivers about the dangers of:
•Alcohol (NEVER drink and drive)
•Seat Belts (ALWAYS buckle up)
•Texting (keep your eyes on the road)
•Speeding (SLOW DOWN)
•Passengers (extra passengers can be a distraction)
Visit sdsheriff.net/startsmart to sign up your teenager for a START SMART class near you.
