BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — October 18 through 24 marks National Teen Driver Safety Week, a time to remind young drivers and their families about the importance of making safe decisions behind the wheel.
Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death among teenagers, with distracted driving, inexperience and peer passengers among the concerns facing young drivers.
Michelle Anderson, director of operations at the National Road Safety Foundation, joins ARC Bakersfield to discuss the biggest risks teen drivers face and how parents can help prevent crashes.