At Gresham Toyota, we believe that every driver deserves to feel confident and safe behind the wheel, especially our newest drivers – teenagers. Stepping into the driver’s seat for the first time is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a big responsibility. That’s why Toyota is committed to supporting both teens and parents in navigating this crucial learning period.
Understanding the Risks:
Teens are statistically more likely to be involved in car accidents than other age groups. This is due to a combination of factors, including:
- Limited driving experience: Teens are still developing their spatial awareness, reaction times, and decision-making skills on the road.
- Distractions: From cell phones to music, tempting distractions abound, especially for tech-savvy teens.
- Peer pressure: The desire to impress friends can lead to risky driving behaviors.
Toyota’s Commitment to Safety:
Toyota prioritizes teen driver safety with a multi-pronged approach:
- Advanced safety features: Many Toyota models come equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring, providing an extra layer of protection.
- Toyota Driving Expectations program: This free program offers hands-on experience in a controlled environment, teaching teens essential defensive driving skills and the dangers of distracted driving.
- Parental resources: Toyota provides valuable resources for parents, including tips for setting driving rules, practicing with their teens, and maintaining open communication.
Tips for Parents and Teens:
- Start early: Talk to your teen about driving expectations and road safety well before they get their permit.
- Lead by example: Demonstrate safe driving habits yourself and avoid using your phone while driving.
- Practice, practice, practice: Enroll your teen in a drivers’ education program and provide additional supervised practice in various driving conditions.
- Set clear rules: Establish and enforce clear expectations regarding phone use, passenger limits, and curfew times.
- Communicate openly: Maintain open communication about driving challenges and encourage your teen to ask questions.
Together, we can create a safer driving environment for everyone. By working together, parents, teens, and Toyota can ensure that our newest drivers hit the road with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to navigate the road responsibly and safely.
Visit Gresham Toyota today:
Learn more about Toyota’s safety features and teen driver resources. Talk to our knowledgeable sales team about vehicles equipped with ADAS systems and discuss how we can help you find the perfect car for your teen driver.
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