For many parents, the day their high school kid passes the driving test administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a day of mixed emotions.
On the one hand is the feeling of relief—even pride—that their teenager can already drive a vehicle legally, albeit with a learner’s permit.
On the other is apprehension, because driving does carry inherent risks. Teen drivers are already three times more likely to figure in a deadly crash than more experienced drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Add teen drunk driving to the mix, and the risk only becomes more significant.
Most teenagers are drawn to alcohol out of curiosity. You can consider yourself fortunate if your teenager is not interested in alcohol for any reason, but they’re vulnerable to peer pressure just the same. Their friends might be drinkers already, and they might be worried about being left out if they refuse to partake.
So, what can you do to prevent your teen from driving drunk and being involved in a car accident? Voluntary interlock installation is a good idea. The same goes for the following:
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