Back to School, Back to Risk WHY AUGUST IS ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS MONTHS FOR TEEN DRIVERS
Slow down. Speeding reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes. Young drivers should understand that arriving a few minutes later is always better than not arriving safely at all. Limit passengers. Extra passengers can create distractions, especially for inexperienced drivers. Following passenger restrictions can significantly improve safety. THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON STARTS WITH YOU Parents often have more influence than they realize. Teen drivers constantly watch the adults in their lives and learn from their habits. If they see you wearing your seat belt, avoiding distractions, obeying speed limits, and driving responsibly, they are more likely to do the same. Taking a few minutes to have an honest conversation about safe driving could help protect your teen, their friends, and everyone else sharing the road this back-to-school season and beyond.
August can be an especially dangerous time on the road. Many teens have recently earned their licenses, back-to-school traffic is returning, and young drivers are adjusting to early mornings, busy intersections, and packed parking lots. According to AAA, more than 30% of fatal teen- involved crashes from 2019 to 2023 occurred during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, frequently called the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. WHY TEEN DRIVERS FACE HIGHER RISKS Experience matters behind the wheel, and teen drivers are still developing the skills needed to recognize hazards and react quickly. Add distractions, peer pressure, and busy school schedules, and the risk of a serious crash increases significantly. Research shows that teen drivers carrying teen passengers face a greater risk of fatal accidents. Distracted driving also remains a major concern, with texting, social media notifications, and other
phone use continuing to contribute to crashes involving young drivers.
5 SAFETY CONVERSATIONS EVERY PARENT SHOULD HAVE As the school year begins, now is an excellent time to review the rules of the road with your teen. Always buckle up. Make seat belt use non- negotiable for everyone in the vehicle. A simple rule works best: The car does not move until every passenger is buckled. Eliminate distractions. Driving deserves a driver’s full attention. Encourage teens to activate their phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature and avoid texting, eating, or multitasking behind the wheel. Never drive impaired. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, and decision-making. Make it clear that driving under the influence is never acceptable.
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Air Fryer Chicken Flautas
Ingredients •
12 oz cooked chicken breast, rotisserie or plain, shredded
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1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
12 6-inch flour tortillas
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1/2 lime, juiced
Olive oil spray
1 large garlic clove, minced
Toppings •
1 tsp ground cumin
Pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cilantro, etc.
1 4-oz can mild diced green chilies, drained
Directions 1.
Spray air fryer basket with olive oil.
2. In large bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chilies and mix well. Add cheese. 3. Place one tortilla on clean work surface. 4. Add 1/3 heaping cup of filling onto bottom third of tortilla. 5. Roll tortilla up from the bottom to surround filling and place in air fryer basket, seam side down. 6. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas, arranging flautas in air fryer basket in a single layer. 7. Spray tops with olive oil and cook at 400 F until the flautas are golden brown, 8–9 minutes, flipping halfway through. 8. To serve, place 2 flautas on plate and add toppings. No air fryer? Bake flautas on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400 F for 15 minutes.
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