Many Seattle-area parents cannot wait for the day their children to become licensed drivers. Excitement often overshadows the concerns parents should about their teens' safety behind the wheel. Driving is not just a rite of passage for teens. It is also a leading reason why so many of them do not reach adulthood.
3 steps parents can take to protect their teenage drivers
Remembering those lost to train accidents
Car accidents may be more common than train accidents, but both can lead to devastating loss. The force of a train accident is frequently fatal. Trains use extremely powerful engines to move heavy freight, which means that they are also difficult to stop in an emergency.
Local incident proves that pedestrians need extra space
Walking down the street should never put a Washington resident in harm's way. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are injured or killed to no fault of their own.
Fewer accidents but more injuries for older motorcyclists
There is nothing better for avid Seattle motorcycle riders than a beautiful day and an open road. The objective is to enjoy the ride and arrive at the destination they had in mind, rather than the emergency room.
Nervousness doesn't always make driving safer
Whether a driver is new to the road or has decades of experience, they might feel nervous every time they sit behind the wheel. This anxious feeling makes perfect sense; other people can forget that they are operating a machine capable of killing someone.
Prevent distracted driving with these 4 apps
In recent years, distracted driving has become a primary cause of car accidents. Some estimates report that as many as 1.6 million accidents occur as a result of a driver using a cellphone. Many of these result in serious injuries.
Dealing with unsafe drivers on the road
Oftentimes, car crashes seem to happen out of nowhere. Another driver's negligence may not become apparent until it is too late. However, there are some precautions you can take to decrease the likelihood of an accident.
