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Allstate Insurance says Parent’s Distracted Driving Habits Influence Teens behind the WheelNew report shows teens’ distracted driving not necessarily the problem after all
The findings were released in The Foundation’s new Driving Change Report. Among the key data:
The report also found that parents are engaged in some of the same risky behaviors as their teens:
“Our teen safe driving program has contributed to a nearly 48 percent decline in teen crash fatalities since 2005,” said local Allstate agent, Steve Blume. “While there has been progress, we continue to encourage parents and teens to have an open dialogue about driving. It’s also important that parents ensure their teens are wearing their seatbelts, obeying speed limits and eliminating distractions, because these actions help to keep teens safer on the road.” In 2013, 60 teens ages 13-19 died in car crashes in Tennessee. There are three key steps that parents can take to keep their teens safer on the road:
For more information about Driving Change, visit http://TenYearsofDrivingChange.com. About the Driving Change ReportThe Allstate Foundation’s Driving Change online survey was conducted from January 9th to January 31st, 2015 by The Futures Company. A sample of 1,552 teens ages 15-19 and 1,535 parents of teens were interviewed. The sample was nationally representative by gender, geographical location, household income and ethnicity. Margin of error is +/- 1.8 percent, at a 95 percent confidence level. The Allstate Foundation’s Driving Change Report marks the organization’s 10-year commitment to reducing teen car crash fatalities. The Foundation offers several resources for the public in English and Spanish, including a parent-teen driving agreement customized with state laws, a parent coaching guide and tip sheet, and educational videos. Parent resources and more information about the Driving Change Report are available at http://TenYearsofDrivingChange.com About The Allstate FoundationEstablished in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people’s well-being and prosperity. With a focus on building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, empowering youth and celebrating the charitable community involvement of Allstate agency owners and employees, The Allstate Foundation works to bring out the good in people’s lives. For more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org. SectionsNewsTopicsalcohol, Allstate Insurance, Driving, Marijuana, Nashville TN, seatbelts, speeding, Teens, Tennessee |
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