Kids & Family
Nighttime driving restrictions, passenger limits? Oh my! In the second episode of Under Your Influence, we learn about how minimizing the highest risk situations for new teen drivers helps to keep them safe while they gain experience. We also meet the family of Ryan, a 13-year who was killed in a car crash caused by poor choices behind the wheel. We discuss how passengers increase a teen driver’s risk of crashing exponentially and encourage parents to choose safety over convenience when it comes to novice drivers. Under Your Influence is a podcast series produced by Impact Teen Drivers in partnership with the National Road Safety Foundation. Parents and guardians are the number one influencers of teens’ attitudes and behaviors in a car. With true stories and helpful tips, we are empowering parents and teen influencers to help stop the number one killer of teens in America—car crashes—especially those caused by reckless and distracted driving. Visit ImpactTeenDrivers.org to download the parent tip sheet that accompanies this episode and explore additional teen safe driving resources for parents. This podcast was produced with the support of our partners at the National Road Safety Foundation. Visit NRSF.org for more resources.