Once your teen has their driver's license, it is important that you name them on your insurance policy. It is scary enough the day your child gets their permit to start driving, but it’s even more so when they get their license and you realize that … [Read more...]
Biggest Risk Factors for Teenage Car Wrecks
It is important for every parent to understand the biggest risk factors, set limits, and discuss safe driving with their teen. Teens drivers in Missouri are more likely to get into car accidents for a vast number of reasons, but two major factors … [Read more...]
Teaching Your Teen to Avoid a St. Louis Car Crash
Teach your teen the importance of driving safely and avoiding distractions. Getting their license is such an exciting time in a teenager’s life, but not so much for the parent of a teen. It is nice that they gain independence and can do things on … [Read more...]
Latest Research Findings on Teen DUI
Many parents and teens are under a wrong impression that driving under the influence of marijuana is not dangerous. Liberty Mutual and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) commissioned ORC International to carry out a quantitative survey … [Read more...]
Are Older Teen Drivers a Greater Risk?
Teen drivers often become overconfident after one or two years of driving. They tend to indulge in frivolous driving habits and put themselves and others at risk. Liberty Mutual is the fourth largest insurer in the US and has its branches in 30 … [Read more...]
Zero Tolerance Laws in St. Louis, MO
When you discuss safe driving with your teen, it is important to include the devastating consequences of drinking and driving. If you are the parent of a teen who is ready to drive, you may be feeling anxious. Rather than getting worried about it, … [Read more...]
Sleep Deprivation Causes Teen Car Accidents
Sleep deprivation is one of the common problems that teenagers face. Teenagers have to meet the demands of school, sports, extracurricular activities, homework and after school jobs. They need to sleep more than the adults. According to medical … [Read more...]
Serious Crashes Increase By 15% in Summer
Serious car crashes caused by 16 to 19 years old drivers increase by 15% during the summer months. Holiday mood sets in during summer vacation. Teenagers often think of a carefree life and lots of fun. The days are long, and there is no school … [Read more...]
Drowsy Driving Car Accidents Involving Teens
Many teachers and parents are unaware of the chronic sleep deprivation problem among teens. Research shows that many sleepy teenagers suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. This may affects their performance in school and general behavior as … [Read more...]
Teens are 3 Times More Likely to be Killed in a Car Crash
According to the CDC, teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are at higher risk of getting into a car accident compared to any other age group. Unfortunately, car accidents cut short many young, promising lives. Teenagers often fall prey to car … [Read more...]