Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the scary statistic is one in three teen deaths. Toyota has taken notice of this and wants to help parents make their young drivers better drivers. In October, Toyota will once again be offering, free of charge, its safe teen driving program, Toyota Driving Expectations, in hopes of reducing the death rate of young drivers.
Toyota Driving Expectations puts newly licensed or permitted teen drivers behind the wheel to face real-world driving scenarios so they learn critical defensive driving skills and crash avoidance techniques, as well as experience the dangers of distracted driving. A unique element of the program is the required attendance of a parent or guardian with teen participants. While teens gain valuable experience behind the wheel, parents learn how to be strong driving role models and coaches for their children.
To learn more and register, visit their website Toyota Driving Expectations.
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