Motor Vehicle Collisions are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States and California. While deaths to teens have decreased over the last 20 years, any teen death is a tragedy. Most of these teen deaths are preventable. Pediatricians are in a key position to counsel teenagers and their parents on safe driving. Here is some information that may be helpful.
All states now have a 3-tiered graduated licensure system for teenagers. A learner’s permit stage, a provisional stage and full licensure. The following is a summary of California’s Provisional Driver’s License
Distracted Driving and Risk of Road Crashes among Novice and Experienced Drivers
Teen Safe Driving (PDF)
Parent & Teen Driving Agreement (California)
Contrato Para Conducir Entre Padres e Hijos Adolescentes (California)
Driving Safetly After Visit Summary
Impact Teen Drivers:Impactteendrivers.org
CDC Teen Drivers: http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/Teen_Drivers/index.html
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: teen driving –https://www.aaafoundation.org/teen-drivers