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Some key parts to the article:
*Teens who say their parents are actively involved cut their risk of drinking and driving by 70%, are half as likely to speed and 30% less likely to use a cellphone. And kids who don't have access to their "own" car – they have to ask for the keys – are half as likely to get into a crash.
Ginsburg says parents who are most effective at curbing bad driving behavior are those who enforce strict rules, but in a kind way. Parents need to send a message that they are looking out for their teen's safety, and give them opportunities to earn more privileges as their driving skills progress.
"The real message of this paper is that parents matter."
The link does not have this chart, but the physical copy of USA Today did. Click to enlarge.
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