SAFETY 4 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE
DRIVING You and your teen should also have a plan about the modes of transportation, who’s driving, and how many people your teen is going with. Trusting the driver is important. If you’re hesitant about letting your child be driven to prom, find another way. If your teen is driving the family car, confirm that they will be the only person driving the vehicle. DRESS SAFETY Make sure your teen is dressed comfortably and appropriately to ensure they have a fun night without any accidents. Encourage them to wear comfortable shoes that they can walk and dance in without pain. High heels are fashionable, but they shouldn’t wear heels so high that they may fall and hurt themselves. Whatever your teen decides to wear should be comfortable and hemmed to the appropriate length based on their height.
Seeing gorgeous dresses, fancy suits, corsages, and boutonnieres pop up in advertisements can only mean one thing: Prom season is here! This time of year, teens are busy choosing the perfect dress or suit to wear, finding a date, making dinner reservations, and preparing for an evening of fun and dance. During this exciting time, give your teens a little encouragement and guidance to ensure they have a safe and memorable evening. CREATE A PLAN Create a plan for prom night, and make sure everyone knows what it is. Your teen should know and communicate with you what time the dance starts, what time it ends, if they’re going anywhere after, and when they’ll be coming home. PHONES Make sure your teen’s phone is completely charged in case they need to reach out to you sometime during the night. Encourage your teen to check in once every few hours, and establish an emergency code to use if they find themselves in trouble.
By keeping these safety measures in mind, your teen will have a wonderful and safe evening!
ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DERBY WEEK DON’T DRINK, DERBY, AND DRIVE
UBER, LYFT, OR A TAXI Ridesharing is perfect for those times when you need a ride home after a day of festivities. You may have to pay surge prices during Derby week, but they’re a lot less expensive than dealing with a DUI. If you are using these services, please remember to be respectful to your driver. They are helping keep the streets safe, and they don’t need to deal with you acting foolishly in their vehicle. DRYVER This service combines a DD and Uber into one convenient package. If you end up stranded with your car and realize you’re in no shape to drive, the folks at Dryver will pick both you and your vehicle up and deliver it to your desired destination. It’s not cheap, but it can be a literal lifesaver. No matter how you decide to get home from your next party, drinking and driving should never be a consideration. There’s too much at stake, both for yourself and other drivers, to risk it. So please enjoy the Derby this year, but do so, as they say in the commercials, responsibly.
The Kentucky Derby Festival is a city-wide celebration in Louisville. From the jaw-dropping fashion to the sounds of live music, the entire town feels like one giant party. And like many partygoers, some of the folks who take part in Derby season like to enjoy a few cocktails while they’re at it. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with imbibing at Derby events — heck, sipping a mint julep is one of the traditional Derby activities — but you should never combine drinking and driving. If you want to enjoy some adult beverages this Derby season, consider these alternative modes of transportation. DESIGNATED DRIVER This tried-and-true method is a classic for a reason. If you have a member of your social circle who does not drink, it’s a great idea to ask them for a ride. Of course, you can’t expect a sober person to enjoy staying
at a bar until last call. Your DD should have the option to leave and take the car with them whenever they like. If you need a ride after they’ve called it a night, you can always use …
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