Category: Teen Driving

Causes of teen car accidents are distracted driving, driver inexperience, speeding, alcohol and not using seat belts. Parents can play a role in prevention.

The Michigan teen driving laws are based on graduated licensing to eventually obtain a full driver’s license without driving restrictions. Most teenagers begin with driving restrictions, a temporary driving instruction permit, and a driving examination. The purpose behind the Michigan teen driving laws are to impose a series of graduated restrictions aimed at keeping young …

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National teen driver safety week, which runs from October 17th to the 23rd, is the perfect time to emphasize teaching teens about the dangerous behaviors that put young drivers at risk, such as distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving and not wearing seat belts.  National teen driver safety week is something we all need to take …

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During National Teen Driver Safety Week, Bonnie, who helped enact Michigan’s teen driving law, is teaming up with our attorneys to help parents advise and protect their teen drivers On Monday, I shared a special interview I had with Bonnie Raffaele, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After her 17-year-old daughter Kelsey was tragically killed in …

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According to the National Organization for Youth Safety, car accidents are the No. 1 killer of teens in America today. Far too many are completely preventable. But many of these lives can be saved, if only parents and teens can talk and make a change that will stop these tragedies. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month …

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Study shows 58% of teen car accidents involve distractions such as texting, cell phones and talking to passengers Did you know that nearly 60% of teen-driver car-crashes involve distractions such as talking on a cell phone or chatting with passengers? These are the results of a ground-breaking study by the AAA-Foundation for Traffic Safety, “Using …

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Helping parents talk with teenage drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week Did you know that car crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds in the U.S.? In fact, almost half of the teen drivers involved in a crash die, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Yet a …

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The message to teen drivers in West Michigan: “Distracted driving car accidents can happen to you.” Brandon Hewitt is a Grand Rapids native who became a successful lawyer. He works primarily in the law firm’s Grand Rapids office and helps many West Michigan clients injured in car accidents – many caused by texting and driving.  …

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What to teach your teen drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week Being the parent of a new driver can certainly make for very restless and worrisome evenings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2010 (the latest data available) motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. …

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