Teen Drivers Be More Careful This Winter

This year, the cold winter season seems to be quite endless. And because of this, many motorists and drivers have had their share of bad luck and accidents while they drive from one destination to another.

Also, the American Automobile Association, or the AAA, did also say that teenage drivers is yet another group of motorists who seem to be quite accident prone. Even if the vehicles that they are using come equipped with EBC brakes, the statistics of teen drivers meeting accidents still continue to rise, especially with the winter season still underway.

However, experts do have a weapon against such. Of course, we all do know that anybody could be a statistics. But if your teenager becomes a statistic, now that is something you surely are fearing right now. Anyhow, these experts are saying that as parents, you actually have the power to keep your teens quite far from accidents. One expert even did mention, “Teenagers need good car handling skills and safe attitudes. Only parents can provide the time and restrictions necessary for them to become safer, smarter drivers.”

So what do you do?

Well, here are some tips that you may want to try to teach your teen driver. Who knows? These could actually save your teen’s life.

Do not drive too fast. If there are plenty of cars behind you, there is no need to hurry. To reduce pressure of being late, make sure that you start driving early.

If you are following another vehicle, make sure that there is quite a great distance between the cars. In fact, the normal following distance of three seconds should be even lengthened. Try to add a second or two at the least. This should keep you safer.

When you see ice patches, be more careful. These mostly form among bridges, overpasses, as well as intersections.

However, these may not be enough. If you can just postpone your trip, then just stay home. Also, it is important to keep in mind that when you start to skid, you should not try to brake. Here’s what the expert says, “If your car starts to skid, immediately get off the gas and don't brake. Turn the steering wheel in small increments in the same direction you want the front end to go until you regain control.”