Getting a driver's licensecan be the most thrilling times for teens becoming young adults. It is also a very dangerous time of their life. In Britain it is estimated that over 3000 car drivers under the age of 25 are killed or severely injured in an accident. Knowing these facts will help you set limits with your own children to keep them safe on the roads.

Make sure they are well insured. Car insurance for young drivers can be prohibitively expensive and many young people do not bother.There are some new options. A good source of cheap insurance for young drivers is pay as you drive insurance from companies like Coverbox. By making driving between 11pm and 6am much more expensive it puts young people off driving during this most hazardous time.

Drivers aged 45 are 3 times less likely to be involved in an accident than a driver aged 18. This is because at such a young age young drivers simply don't have the experience to think clearly in hazardous situations. Other drivers may cause them harm even if they themselves are driving safely. Part of being a good driver is not only watching out for yourself but others on the road - which is almost impossible for young drivers!

Nevertheless inexperience isn't the single thing that sets apart younger drivers from the elders. Attitude has a big part to play in reckless driving. Young adults, especially men, are often much more confident in their abilities, more than should be, and take on extra risks because they feel they can handle it. Statistically, if a young driver has friends in the car with them they are twice as likely to attempt hazardous driving to make an impression. Overtaking vehicles that are already going too fast, jerky wheel movements, and speeding are risky feats that young drivers often attempt. Men are twice as likely to perform these stunts and over 33% of them end up in car accidents two years after acquiring their license.

However its not all the young drivers fault. Parents and role models set the standards through their own driving practices. As their guardians and protectors it is up to you to show them proper ways to handle situations by demonstration and having conversations about safe driving. It is important to set driving rules or boundaries for their children in order to safeguard their safety on the road.

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