CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 13, 2017) – It’s that time of year, girls don their fabulous gowns, boys get fitted for their tuxedos and graduation parties are planned to create the ultimate high school moments. Prom and graduation season is here and with it comes the excitement of celebrations, sharing photos, videos, and texts with friends and families. But it’s also accompanied by an elevated risk for teen drivers.
According to research by AAA, teens are among the riskiest drivers on the road, crashing four times more often than adult drivers do. In fact, car crashes are the leading cause of death among people age 16-20, killing more than 5,600 teens each year. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is hoping to help reduce the risks of teen accidents by offering tips to parents and young adults to keep them safe on the way to and from those special events.
“Those of us in the collision industry know all too well the dangers associated with teen driving,” said Melissa Miller, Vice President of Operations for CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. “We are in the unique position of taking the leadership role and reminding parents and their kids about the increased risks from April through June. Educating young drivers about the dangers of texting and driving, drinking and driving and paying attention to the road could help save their lives.”
Miller offers tips for parents and teen drivers for reducing teen accidents during prom and graduation seasons:
- Take – and share – your photos and videos before you get in the car
- Engage the “Do Not Disturb” setting on your cell phone that silences incoming texts and notifications
- Be considerate of the driver, the number one cause of distracted-related accidents for teens are from other passengers
- Consider a car service, there are many different ride options out there – limousines, car services, other parents, and Uber or Lyft
- If you suspect your teen or their friends will be drinking, offer up a “no questions asked” pledge if they call you to pick them up
Communication and education are keys to keeping teen drivers safe on the roads. AAA created Keys2Drive, a teen safety website with key information and tools to prepare your young adults for the road and the road ahead.
About CARSTAR
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts— a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands — is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with more than 500 locations in 31 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR delivers national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes, and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings; all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee. CARSTAR was named the No. 1 largest MSO in North America by The Romans Group LLC and ranked 106th on Franchise Times® annual Top 200™ ranking of the largest franchise systems in North America. For more information visit www.carstar.com and follow us on Facebook and twitter. CARSTAR is actively seeking new franchisees. Interested parties should contact Sam Freeman at [email protected] or 888.505.6815.
Please note: The information provided in this post is brought to you by CARSTAR.
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