Pe RelRoss rvs wi (NAPSA)—Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for a teenager but can be a worrisometime for parents. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year-old drivers, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. To help reduce the risk, Les Schwab Tires shares sometips on helping keep teen drivers safe and lowering their chances of getting into an accident. Les Schwab is committed to helping keep theroadsafe forall drivers. Driver’s Ed Course The more experience a driver has, the better. Professional driving lessons will give your young driver more confidence on the road andtheability to react more quickly to unexpectedsituations. He or she should learn to follow these simple butcritical rules: Obey the posted speed limits. Excess speed canlead to auto accidents. Always wear a seat belt. Your teen should makesureall of his or her passengers buckle up, too. Handsshould be onthe steering wheel and eyes on the road. Attentive driving helps a driver maintain better control if faced with a challengingsituation. Minimize Distractions Most teenage auto accidents are theresult of some form of distraction. Cell phone use poses one of the greatest risks. The driver should place mobile phones out of reach, in the glove box or backseat. Texting can wait. Restrict the number of passengers in the car, as every additional passenger adds unnecessarydistractions. Your teen may be temptedto eat, apply makeup or blast music while cruising around town; however, theyall can draw his or her attention away from the road. Keep up with Regular Car Maintenance Keeping a car well maintainedis an easy wayto help your teen stay safe. Regularly check on the condition of basic equipment such as windshield wipers, tires, headlights andfluid levels. You can teach your teen to be a smart, safe driver. Take advantage of Les Schwab's free pre-trip safety check, which includes a visual inspection oftires, alignment, brakes and more. Knowthat Accidents Happen Prepare for the possibility that your teens may get in an accident or have a roadside issue. Be sure they know whatto do and whom to call if an accident occurs or roadside assistance is needed. For more information on how Les Schwab’s tire experts can help keep you and your teen driver safe on the road, visit www.lesschwab.com. AboutLes SchwabTire Centers Les Schwab Tire Centers (www. lesschwab.com) is one of the leading independenttire dealers in the United States, with more than 7,000 em- ployees and more than 475 locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. The company has been recognized for its business practices through several awards, in- cluding a Milestone award from the Oregon Sustainability Board, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department honors, an Envi- ronmental Excellence Award from the Association of Washington Business, an Integrity Counts award from the Northern Idaho Better Business Bu- reau, and The Oregonian’s 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Top Workplaces recognition. ween eee eee eee eeehe eee Editor’s note: This article can be helpful to your readers at any time but especially during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 415-21, 2017.
