1.  Bad Habits.  Does mom or dad have a driving habit that drives you nuts?  Well, check yourself.  New drivers often pick up good and bad habits from their parents.

2.  Following too closely.  Is that guy tailgating you?  Chances are it’s another teen driver.

3.  Speeding.  You may have keener hand-eye coordination and better reflexes than your parents, but inexperiences on the road makes speeding your quickest route to a crash.

4.  Safety belts.  If you think wearing a safety belt makes you look uncool, think again.  Wouldn’t you rather be wearing a seat belt than a body cast?

5.  Driving while impaired.  Drinking and driving don’t ever mix.  Impaired performance and inexperience makes for a deadly combination.

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