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Parents play a crucial role in the

enforcement of GDL. When parents

understand the crash risks, they understand

and support how GDL helps reduce these

risks. University of North Carolina teen driving

researchers surveyed parents in three states

where teens drive under GDL laws and found:

• 96% “highly approve” or “approve” of GDL

• Nearly nine out of ten parents support a

12-month learner’s permit period

• Nearly nine out of ten parents support a

9 p.m. driving curfew

Parents need to make a commitment to work

closely with their teens to manage the driving

experience. This is made easier through a shared

plan defining restrictions, privileges, rules and

consequences that are agreed upon. Also,

parents should set a good example by modeling

the behavior they expect.

Teen Driving

Each day, there are more than 15 crashes

involving drivers between the ages of 15 to 20.

You do not need to have a teen driver in your home to be affected.

In fact, 2 out of 3 people killed in crashes involving teen drivers

are people other than the teen driver – including passengers of

teen drivers, occupants in other vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists

and pedestrians according to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA).

For teens, the risk of being in a car crash is at a lifetime high in the

first 6 to 12 months and 1,000 miles of driving

1

. A teen’s risk of being

in a crash can be reduced by a combination of practice, gradual

exposure to higher-risk situations and parental supervision.

One of the most effective methods proven to reduce teen crash

risk by up to 40% is Graduated Driver Licensing

2

. All but one

state have adopted some form of GDL, but GDL laws vary from

state to state. States with stronger, more comprehensive GDL

laws have experienced remarkably fewer teen crashes.

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1 Mayhew, Simpson & Pak, 2003 2 Journal of Safety Research, 2007 3 Journal of Safety Research, 2003

© 2011 National Safety Council 0311 000082947

1. Set a nighttime Driving Restriction

Teens drive only 15% of their miles at night, but 40% of their fatal motor vehicle crashes happen during that time period.3 Even for experienced drivers, the chances of being in a crash are about three times greater at night than

during daylight hours. The National Safety Council recommends no unsupervised driving after 10 p.m., earlier is even better.

2. Set a Passenger Restriction

For teens, one passenger increases their crash risk by 48%, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That risk grows exponentially as more passengers are added – 258% more likely to crash with two passengers and 307% more likely with three or more. Having several teens in a vehicle turns it into a social environment where driving behavior can be negatively affected. The National Safety Council recommends zero passengers younger than 20 be allowed during a teen’s first 12 months of driving.

3. Ban Cell Phone use while Driving

NSC estimates indicate 23% of all crashes involve cell phone use each year. NHTSA found teens are more likely to use cell phones behind the wheel than any other age group. According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of teens ages 16 to 17 admit to talking on a cell phone behind the wheel. Cell phone use should be banned among all drivers, and parents need to lead by setting a good example.

4. Prohibit Alcohol

Drinking and driving remains a problem among teens. According to NHTSA, nearly one-third of drivers ages 15 to 20 who were killed in crashes had been drinking. Every state has a zero tolerance law for underage drivers who drink. This means teen drivers cannot have any measurable alcohol in their system.

5. Make Safety Belts Mandatory

Safety belts are the most effective safety device in vehicles and everyone should be buckled in at all times. NHTSA data shows wearing a safety belt can reduce the risk of crash injuries by about 50%.

As a parent or guardian of a teen, here are

five steps to help reduce your teen’s crash risk:

It is important to be aware of the laws within your state, but any parent

can enforce GDL best practices within their home. For more information,

visit

teendriver.nsc.org

.

Parents need to make

a commitment to work

closely with their teens.

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Adolescentes

al volante

Cada día, hay más de 15 accidentes que

involucran conductores entre 15 y 20 años.

No necesita tener un conductor adolescente en su hogar para

verse afectado. En realidad, 2 de cada 3 personas que muere en

un accidente que involucró adolescentes son otras personas y no

el conductor adolescente, incluso los pasajeros del vehículo de ese

conductor adolescente, ocupantes de otros vehículos, ciclistas y

peatones, según la National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA, Administración Nacional para la Seguridad del Tránsito

en las Carreteras).

Para los adolescentes, el riesgo de tener en un accidente

automovilístico es más alto entre los primeros 6 a los 12 meses

y durante las 1000 primeras millas de conducción

1

. El riesgo

de que un adolescente participe en un choque puede reducirse

mediante una combinación de práctica, exposición gradual

a situaciones de alto riesgo y supervisión de los padres.

Uno de los métodos más efectivos comprobados para

reducir el riesgo de accidentes con adolescentes

al volante en hasta un 40% es la licencia gradual

de conductor

2

. Todos los estados, excepto uno,

han adoptado alguna forma de GDL, pero las

leyes al respecto varían de un estado a otro. Los

estados con leyes de GDL más fuertes y amplias

han experimentado muchos menos accidentes

Los padres juegan un papel

fundamental en el cumplimiento

de la licencia gradual de

conductor. Cuando los padres

comprenden los riesgos de un accidente

automovilístico, entienden y apoyan cómo la

licencia gradual de conductor (GLD, Gradual

Licence Driver) ayuda a reducir estos riesgos.

Los investigadores de conducción de

adolescentes de la Universidad de Carolina

del Norte (UCN, University of North Carolina)

han encuestado a padres en tres estados

donde los adolescentes conducen conforme

a las leyes de GDL y descubrieron que:

El 96% “aprueba ampliamente” o “aprueba”

la GDL.

Casi nueve de cada diez padres apoyan el

período de 12 meses para el permiso de

aprendiz de conductor.

Casi nueve de cada diez padres apoyan que

no puedan conducir después de las 9 p.m.

Los padres necesitan comprometerse a trabajar

estrechamente con los adolescentes y manejar

la experiencia de conducir un vehículo. Esto se

facilita a través de un plan compartido que defina

restricciones, privilegios, reglas y consecuencias,

sobre los cuales se llega a un acuerdo. Además,

los padres deben dar un buen ejemplo al dar

forma a la conducta que ellos esperan.

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1 Mayhew, Simpson & Pak, 2003 2 Journal of Safety Research, 2007 3 Journal of Safety Research, 2003

© 2011 National Safety Council 0311 000082947

1. Fije restricciones de conducción durante la noche.

Los adolescentes conducen solamente el 15% de las millas durante la noche, pero el 40% de los accidentes automovilísticos fatales suceden durante ese período.3 Incluso para los conductores experimentados, las

posibilidades de tener un accidente son hasta casi tres veces mayores por la noche que durante las horas con luz de día. National Safety Council recomienda que no se conduzca sin supervisión después de las 10 p.m., entre más temprano sea, mejor.

2. Establezca una restricción en la cantidad de pasajeros.

Para los adolescentes, un pasajero aumenta el riesgo de accidentes en un 48%, según el Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS, Instituto de Seguros para la Seguridad Vial). Ese riesgo crece exponencialmente a medida que se agregan más pasajeros: hay un 258% más de probabilidades de chocar con dos pasajeros y 307% más de probabilidades de chocar con tres o más. Varios adolescentes en un mismo vehículo lo transforman en un entorno social donde la conducta al conducir puede verse afectada negativamente. National Safety Council recomienda que no se permitan pasajeros menores de 20 años durante los primeros 12 meses de conducción de un adolescente.

3. Prohíba el uso del teléfono celular mientras se conduce.

NSC estima que el 23% de todos los accidentes anuales involucran el uso del teléfono celular. La NHTSA descubrió que los adolescentes son más propensos a usar teléfonos celulares cuando conducen que los demás grupos de edades. Según el Pew Research Center (Centro de Investigaciones Pew), más de la mitad de los adolescentes entre 16 y 17 años admiten hablar por teléfono mientras conducen. El uso del teléfono celular debe estar prohibido para todos los conductores y los padres deben dar un buen ejemplo.

4. Prohíba el consumo de alcohol.

Beber y conducir continúa siendo un problema entre los adolescentes. De acuerdo con la NHTSA, casi un tercio de los conductores entre 15 y 20 años que mueren en accidentes, habían estado bebiendo. Cada estado tiene leyes de tolerancia cero para los conductores menores que beben. Esto significa que los conductores adolescentes no pueden tener nada de alcohol medible en sus sistemas.

5. obligue a usar cinturones de seguridad.

Los cinturones de seguridad son el dispositivo de seguridad más eficaz en vehículos y todos deben tenerlo colocado en todo momento. Los datos de la NHTSA demuestran que el uso del cinturón de seguridad puede reducir el riesgo de lesiones por accidentes en un 50%.

si es padre o tutor de un adolescente, le damos

los cinco pasos que lo ayudarán a reducir el riesgo

de accidentes automovilísticos con adolescentes:

Es importante conocer las leyes dentro del estado, pero cualquier padre

puede hacer cumplir las prácticas recomendadas de la GDL dentro de

su hogar. Para obtener más información, visite

teendriver.nsc.org

.

Los padres necesitan

comprometerse para

trabajar estrechamente con

sus hijos adolescentes.

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nsc.org/nsm

NO

nighttime driving

passengers

cell phones

Know Teen

Driver Safety

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nsc.org/nsm

NO

manejar de noche

traer pasajeros

usar teléfono celular

Conoce las reglas

de seguridad vial

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Teen Driving

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2. ______ ______ are the most

effective life-saving device in vehicles and for everyone in the vehicle.

3. A teen’s risk of being in a crash can

be reduced by a combination of ______, gradual exposure to higher-risk situations and parental supervision.

5. Nearly one-third of drivers ages

15-20 killed in crashes had been ______.

6. ______ play a crucial role in the

enforcement of GDL.

9. 2 out of 3 people killed in crashes

involving teen drivers are people other than the ______ driver.

10. All but ______ state have adopted

some form of GDL.

11. For teens, the risk of being in a

car crash is at a lifetime high in the first 6 to 12 ______ and 1,000 miles of driving.

12. Even for experienced drivers,

chances of being in a crash are about ______ times greater at night than during daylight hours.

13. Every state has a zero tolerance

______ for underage drivers who drink.

14. States with more ______ GDL

laws have experienced fewer teen crashes.

16. NSC recommends ______

passengers younger than 20 for a teens first 12 months of driving.

17. Parents should make safety belts

______.

18. Each day, there are more than

______ crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 to 20.

19. Parents need to make a

commitment to work closely with their teens to manage the driving experience through a ______ plan defining specific restrictions, privileges, rules and consequences.

20. Parents should set a good

example by ______ the behavior they expect.

DOWN

1. One of the most effective methods

proven to reduce teen crash risk by up to 40% is ______ Driver Licensing.

4. A teen’s crash risk grows

exponentially as more teen ______ are added.

7. Parents should set a ______

driving restriction.

8. Parents should ban all ______

______ use while driving.

15. NSC recommends no

unsupervised driving after 10 p.m. and ______ is even better.

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© 2011 National Safety Council 0511 000082948e

Teen Driving

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2. safety belts 3. practice 5. drinking 6. parents 9. teen 10. one 11. months 12. three 13. law 14. comprehensive 16. zero 17. mandatory 18. fifteen 19. shared 20. modeling

DOWN

1. graduated 4. passengers 7. nighttime 8. cell phone 15. earlier

CROSSWORD PUZZLE KEY

Overexertion

ACROSS

5. weight 7. unintentional 10. proper 11. warm 14. nose 15. muscles 16. position 17. body 18. signs 19. inflammation 20. stretching

DOWN

1. frequent 2. physical 3. twist 4. recover 6. square 8. overexertion 9. large 12. footing 13. ergonomics

On the Road,

Off the Phone

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4. fifty 5. inattention 6. four 8. brain 9. talking 11. park 12. voicemail 14. benefit 16. police 17. serious 18. silent 19. uncomfortable

DOWN

1. visual 2. texting 3. cognitive 6. free 7. trunk 10. safe 13. mechanical 15. eleven

Slips, Trips

and Falls

ACROSS

1. vision 3. rungs 7. wheels 8. ladder 9. falls 10. surroundings 12. traffic 13. active 15. tripping 17. distractions 18. excercise 19. unguarded

DOWN

2. spills 4. uneven 5. emergency 6. gates 9. four 11. handrails 14. cords 16. hazards

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