It’s an exciting time when your teen gets their driver’s license. They completed all their driving hours with their permit, passed the written and driving tests, and are now ready to take on the road by themselves. Driving is a huge responsibility, and some parents may be concerned about their children. While you may have prepared them for life on the road, there’s always a chance of accidents. BY SHARING THESE 5 STATISTICS Teach Teens Healthy Driving Habits
• Teen drivers have the lowest seat belt usage compared to other drivers. Out of all the fatal crashes reported in 2019, almost half of teen drivers were found not wearing a seat belt . • About 40% of teen crashes in 2019 were between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Meaning that nighttime driving is one of the main factors that cause teen car accidents. Teens are at the highest risk of a car crash on Saturday or Sunday nights between midnight and 3 a.m. So, when your teen begins driving, share these statistics with them and stress the importance of practicing safe driving. While you can’t control what other drivers do, you can help your teen create healthy habits that will prepare them for their new responsibility. However, if an accident does occur, allow DiBartolomeo Law Firm to assist you. We can take the stress of filing for a personal injury claim off you and your teen’s shoulders and ensure they get the compensation they deserve.
In honor of Teen Driving Awareness Month, here are some 2022 driving statistics you can share with your teen to show the gravity of this new-found responsibility.
WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF TEENAGE CAR ACCIDENTS? Several statistics show the trends and factors behind teenage car crashes. These explanations and percentages can help you discuss the importance of safe driving habits with your teen. • Distracted driving , such as eating, drinking, texting, smoking, and other behaviors that take your eyes off the road, is one cause of teen car accidents. Around 9% of teens ages 15–19 reported driving while distracted. • Texting is a form of distracted driving, but since this category is prevalent amongst teens and other drivers, it needs to be highlighted separately. More than a third (38%) of teens state that they text while they drive.
• While it’s illegal to drink if you’re under 21, 15% of fatal car crashes among teens were because they were driving drunk .
PUZZLE
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN STEW
Ingredients
Directions
• 4 15-oz cans cannellini
1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine beans, broth, onion, carrots, rosemary, and Parmesan rind. Top with chicken. Cover and cook on low until the beans and vegetables are tender, about 7–8 hours. 2. Remove chicken from slow cooker. On a clean cutting board, let the chicken rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Shred the chicken and discard bones. 3. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in kale. Cover and cook on high until kale is tender, 20–30 minutes. 4. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Discard the Parmesan rind. Serve the stew drizzled with oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth • 1 cup chopped yellow onion • 1 cup sliced carrots • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary • 1 4-oz Parmesan cheese rind • 2 1-lb bone-in chicken breasts • 4 cups chopped kale • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 tsp ground pepper • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
Inspired by EatingWell.com
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