Parent to Parent: Teen driving

You see it all too often, teens killed because of reckless driving.

A frightening fact, experts say car accidents are the number one killer of teenagers.

Brandon Bogart, In Control Advanced Driver Training
"We lose more people in a year, more teens in a year than we have lost in the whole Iraq war conflict."

That's why parents need to take the wheel and turn their teens into safe drivers.

Road Rule No. 1: "Practice makes Perfect."

Before they hit the road, they should hit the track.

These fathers and sons are speeding, swerving and skidding around a practice course. This intense class is teaching them how to avoid driving disasters, like tailgating.

Brandon Bogart, In Control Advanced Driver Training
"The more the parent is involved; the more the teen is going to respect what they say. Also, the more likely they are to set good habits."

Road Rule No. 2: "Street Safety." Teach your teen to constantly be on the look out for potential problems on the road.

Bob Buckley, dad
"Sometimes, it's a little game that we have three cars up, we'll bet that guys probably going to change lanes without putting his blinker on."

Road Rule No. 3: "Set an Example." Your teen is watching you when you're behind the wheel.

Brandon Bogart, In Control Advanced Driver Training
"If you speed or you tailgate or you show road rage, your kids are watching, and they are going to copy that."

Road Rule No. 4: " Parental Patrol." Crackdown on bad behaviors like dialing.

Brandon Bogart, In Control Advanced Driver Training
"Set the rules ahead of time and the consequences ahead of time."

Following a few road rules can be the key to keeping your teens safe from driving dangers.

Also, experts say parents should talk to kids about the dangers of drinking and driving.

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