SEAT BELTS AND TEENS
Nationwide, car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens. Did you know two-thirds of teens killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts? In the event of a sudden stop or car crash, your seat belt is designed to keep YOU and EVERYONE else in the car in place. The fact is, if you are thrown from the vehicle you will not land on a pillow. You will likely land on asphalt, plummet into a pole, skid across pavement or get run over by another car. How do you prevent this from happening? It’s easy—click it!
The top five things to know about buckling up:
For more information on teen driving safety, visit the Don’t Drive Stupid website.