Is Your Teen Picking Up on Your Bad Driving Habits?

A new survey from an auto insurer says that teenagers are picking up on bad driving habits from their parents. Children are more prone to mimic parent’s behavior than most people realize. Teenagers admit in the survey that they drive under the influence of marijuana and alcohol at the same rates as their parents.

With National Teen Driver Safety Week coming up from October 21 to 27, it’s important to keep in mind what we can do for our younger generation to develop safe driving habits. As their role models, parents can sit down with their teenagers to establish boundaries and educate them on what the consequences behind reckless driving can do, whether it’s taking selfies while driving or getting behind the wheel impaired.

But besides educating our teenagers, is there anything else that can be done to combat a dangerous habit like drunk driving? It turns out that there is an affordable and simple option with car breathalyzers or Ignition Interlock Devices, technology that Mothers Against Drunk Driving support to eliminate drunk driving.

The Voluntary Ignition Interlock Program

Parents, you may have been in a situation where you needed to reinstate your driving privileges. One of the requirements for DUIs can be Ignition Interlock Devices. These devices were likely ordered by your court or DMV office, but did you know that they can also be used as an optional safety tool? If your child had an Interlock Device in their vehicle, there would be no worries about them repeating the mistake of drunk driving.

It’s an unfortunate but very real statistic. The leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. are motor vehicle crashes. And in a recent national study, many reasons for these crashes stem from user behavior like impaired driving, a completely preventable outcome.

By taking a pro-active stance on safer driving habits for your teen, the roadways will be safer, and can save lives. Smart Start has been Separating Drinking From Driving® since 1992. We can help you and your teen develop safer driving habits with the voluntary Ignition Interlock program!

Want to Schedule an Interlock Device Installation?

As the worldwide leader of Ignition Interlocks, Smart Start is available to answer any of your questions about the Interlock voluntary program. We will walk you through what to expect, affordable pricing and which service location is closest to you! Schedule your installation appointment today by calling (800) 831-3299 or by filling out our online form.