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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Officials are encouraging teenage drivers to take it slow.
National Teen Driver Safety Week began on Sunday, giving young drivers a reminder of the rules of the road and tips on how to stay safe. The U.S. Department of Transportation says car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers 15 to 18 years old.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 2,514 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2022.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas asked some experienced motorists for advice for the next generation joining them on the road. Many drivers said it starts with putting down the cell phone.
“Put the phone down. The text message will wait, it doesn’t disappear,” said one woman. “If it’s that important to you, pull over. It can wait.”
“Pay attention. Put the phone down. You know it’s not just your life, there’s other lives out there,” said another woman.
Others emphasized the importance of not driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
“My best advice is don’t be drunk [when you] go drive. Don’t use drugs,” said one man.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.
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