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3. Car crashes are the leading cause of
death for U.S. teenagers, claiming
the lives of 3,000 each year.

5. But you can play an important role
in keeping your kids safer behind
the wheel.

6. The State Farm® insurance company a variety of
free tools and helpful resources:

8. Road Trips® and Road Aware®

9. at the State Farm®
Teen Driver Safety Website.

10. Use these ideas to start the conversation

11. With your teen about risky
driving behaviors:

13. Download the State Farm® Driver Feedback app
to your smartphone.

14. Make sure the volume is off and the
phone is placed where it will not
distract the driver.

15. Let the driving fun—and
education—begin.

17. As you travel, the app measures
driving behaviors:

19.  acceleration
 braking and cornering
 traffic congestion
 condition of the road

20. The app gives you a score for the trip,
along with helpful suggestions on

21. how to improve your driving on your
next trip.

22. Who will get the better score: you or your teen?

24. A teen who has completed a driver’s
education course knows the basics
but lacks experience

25. and doesn’t necessarily understand
the complexities of everyday
driving.

26. Set written guidelines that both you
and your teen can refer to, and sign
the agreement.

28. Include goals for your teen, as well
as penalties for violations.

29. When each goal is achieved—such
as remaining incident-free for six
months after getting the license

30. —offer positive feedback and
increased driving privileges.

31. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
offers this driving agreement as an example.

33. A teen will be quick to dismiss the
driving rules you put in place if you
don’t follow the rules yourself.

34. Never talk on the phone or text while
driving.

35. Obey the speed limit and keep your
emotions in check when you’re
behind the wheel.

36. In 2007, with the encouragement
and support of State Farm,

38. Congress declared the third week of
October
National Teen Driver Safety Week.

39. Get your family, your teen’s school
and your community involved with

40. educating young drivers about safe
driving practices.