It is also illegal in all states for people under the age of 21 to drive with any alcohol in their system. They will likely be arrested for underage drinking and driving. If not, find out about starting one. That is an excellent way to combat underage drinking and driving. More than teenage drinking and driving on our effects of teenage drinking page.
Alcoholism home page. I have been working in the Mental Health field since I have worked in a residential setting, an outpatient program and an inpatient addictions program. Parents can consider creating and signing a parent-teen driving agreement with their teens. State Info. Some teens in high school drink and drive more than others.
View text version Top of Page. What Can Be Done. States and communities can Increase awareness among teens and parents. Strengthen enforcement of existing policies, such as minimum legal drinking age and zero tolerance laws, and graduated driver licensing systems. Pediatricians and other health professionals can Screen teens for risky behaviors, including the following: Using alcohol, drugs or other substances Driving after alcohol or drug use Riding with a driver who has been using alcohol or drugs Educate parents and teens about the risks of drinking and driving.
Remind parents to lead by example as safe drivers, starting even before their child is old enough to drive. Teens can Choose to never drink and drive. Refuse to ride in a car with a teen driver who has been drinking. Wear a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. Obey speed limits. Never use a cell phone or text while driving.
Talking or texting on the phone takes your teen's focus off the task of driving, and significantly reduces their ability to react to a roadway hazard, incident, or inclement weather. Distracted driving can take on many forms beyond texting and talking on the cell phone.
Many teens may try to use their driving time to eat their morning breakfast or drink coffee, to apply makeup, or to change the radio station. Many teens are distracted by the addition of passengers in the vehicle. Any distraction is a dangerous distraction. Taking eyes off the road even for five seconds could cost a life. In a study analyzed by NHTSA, teen drivers were two-and-a-half times more likely to engage in one or more potentially risky behaviors when driving with one teenage peer, compared to when driving alone.
According to the same study analyzed by NHTSA, the likelihood of teen drivers engaging in one or more risky behaviors when traveling with multiple passengers increased to three times compared to when driving alone. In fact, research shows that the risk of a fatal crash goes up in direct relation to the number of teenagers in the car. Most state GDL laws restrict the number of passengers that can ride in a car driven by a teen.
Passengers distract an inexperienced teen driver who should be focused only on the road, increasing the likelihood of a crash. If your state does not have passenger restrictions FL, IA, MS, SD, and ND , establish rules with your teen about who can ride with them and how many people they can have in their car at one time.
Make sure your teen follows the rules you set at all times. Speeding is a critical safety issue for teen drivers. There is also evidence from naturalistic driving studies that teens' speeding behavior increases over time, possibly as they gain confidence Klauer et al.
Teens should especially be aware of their speed during inclement weather, when they may need to reduce their speed, or with other road conditions, like traffic stops or winding roads. Remind your teen that underage drinking is illegal, and driving under the influence of any impairing substance — including illicit, over-the-counter, and prescription drugs — could have deadly consequences. Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in every state—inside or outside of a vehicle.
Drunk-driving laws are always strictly enforced, and many states have zero-tolerance laws , meaning that there can be no trace of alcohol or illegal drugs in your system at any time. Let your teen know: Law enforcement officers will be able to test for these substances. Show your teen the grim stats. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teens are more likely than anyone else to be killed in an alcohol-related crash.
If lucky enough to survive a crash as an impaired driver, your teenager will face the consequences of breaking the law. Those include a possible trip to jail, the loss of his or her driver's license, and dozens of other expenses including attorney fees, court costs, other fines, and insurance hikes. Your teen will also stand to lose academic eligibility, college acceptance, and scholarship awards. Share this fact sheet on alcohol and driving with your teenagers and make sure they know the consequences of breaking your state laws on drunk and drugged driving.
Talk to your teen about alcohol and drug use and driving. Establish a no-alcohol-or-drugs rule, set consequences, and enforce them. MADD helps youth explore the real, short- and long-term impacts of drinking underage, including how it damages their brains and the long-lasting social consequences through interactive presentations delivered by certified facilitators. MADD also offers tools directly to teens to encourage them to use the power they have to keep themselves and their friends safe.
Through this valuable program youth not only learn why it is important to stay away from alcohol and other drugs, but they also learn real life strategies. In many areas, MADD representatives are available to speak at schools, churches, or other community gatherings. You can click the button below to request a presentation in your area, or to connect with a local office if you are interested in becoming a trained facilitator. Encourage your kids to explore our teen-focused Power of You th site today so they can use the power they have to save lives!
Get the facts on some of the most common myths. Share the toolkit below with others in your community who want to protect teens from the dangerous consequences of underage drinking.
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