Insurance: more stringent laws for novice drivers (Part II)

This week went into effect a new law in the state of New York that seeks to strengthen existing state programs known as graduated driver licensing, or GDL by the acronym in English (Graduated drivers license), designed for teenage drivers, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III).

4. Talk to the young driver on the dangers of combining driving with alcohol or drugs.

Teach your children the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Alcohol and driving simply can not be mixed. Parents need to impose a policy of zero tolerance when it comes to driving and consuming alcohol.

5. Talk to the young driver on the dangers of combining driving with sleep deprivation or distractions.

Too many car accidents occur each year because a young driver is driving and talking on the phone or writing texts, or because they are distracted by talk radio or from friends. Insist that your young drivers do not use the phone, ignore the radio or conversation, and concentrate on driving. Also, show the dangers of being who distract the driver because they have bad behavior in the car when another teen is driving. The drivers should have a thousand miles of experience or six months of practice before taking teenage passengers.

6. Set a good example.

Novice drivers learn by example, so just avoid driving irresponsibly neglected or not to imitate. Avoid using the phone for calls or text messages, always wear your seatbelt and never drink alcohol when driving.

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