Annually, about 2 million teens under the age of 18 are in their first year of driving on U.S. roads, according to NSC. Their driving poses a deadly risk for themselves and anyone who shares the roads with them.
To help combat these crashes, NSC is launching Drive It Home, a new program offering specially created resources to help parents keep their teens safer on the roads, especially after receiving their driver's licenses.
Designed for parents and by parents, the unique program includes an interactive website - driveithome.org - featuring engaging videos, practice tips and other critical resources. The website uses humor to capture the attention of parents, educate them on the real dangers facing their teens on the roads and help them provide ongoing coaching tips for recently licensed teens.
Among the lifesaving recommendations and resources at driveithome.org:
Parents also can sign up to receive weekly practice tips and suggestions via email and discuss and sign a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement.
Parents also are encouraged to share their own teaching techniques and experiences at driveithome.org.