Teen Driver Safety
A teen’s inexperience behind the wheel makes them more susceptible to crashes, so including teen safety messaging in a traffic safety communication plan is important. Specific risk factors for teens behind the wheel include: alcohol and drug use, not wearing a seat belt, distracted driving, additional passengers, speeding, and drowsy driving.
Many communication resources on this page come in two versions, one speaking to the teen driver and the other speaking to their parents. Also, many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across communities.
Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18–24, 2026 – a good opportunity to increase safety messaging across all platforms.
https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/teen-driver-safety
