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Is Your Teen Driver Prepared? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:33:33 +0000

When it comes to coaching their teen behind the wheel, many New Jersey parents are taking a back seat.

Peer Pressure Prevents Risky Teen Driving Habits [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:46:50 +0000

Teen drivers are still texting behind the wheel when they're by themselves, but a new study says having friends in the car significantly reduces the dangerous habit.

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Teen Deaths On The Decline After GDL Rules [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:35:01 +0000

This year marks 12 years since the Graduated Driver's License Law was put into effect in the Garden State, and recent figures show the laws and guidelines are working.

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Teen Driving Deaths Rise Nationwide, Fall In NJ [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:00:59 +0000

There was an alarming increase in the number of teen traffic fatalities last year, but New Jersey seemed to buck the trend.

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Teen Driving Decal Law Promotes Safety, According To New Study [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:23:54 +0000

A new study finds Jersey's law requiring young teen drivers to display a decal on their vehicle is helping to promote safety.

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NJ Highway Traffic Officials Call For Focus On Distracted Driving [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:49:50 +0000

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among teenagers in the United States. It's with that startling statistic in mind that the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is helping raise awareness, during National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 14 to 20), of the tremendous risks teens confront on the roads everyday.

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Are Teens Getting The Message About Drinking And Driving? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:33:36 +0000

Drinking and driving among teens in high school is down by more than half since 1991. That's according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control.

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New Permit and License Requirements OK'd by Assembly [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:01:52 +0000

Once again, the full New Jersey Assembly approved a measure Thursday that adds new education and practice requirements for applicants and holders of special learner's permits and examination permits. Beyond its main goal to increase safety on the road, the measure would also increase parents' involvement in their children's quest to get behind the wheel.

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More Teen Drivers Smoking Marijuana [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:42:20 +0000

It's a dangerous trend and it's becoming increasingly popular. A growing percentage of teens is smoking marijuana and many of them do not believe it is a distraction while driving.

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Technology Gives Parents Of Teen Drivers A Piece of Mind [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:09:48 +0000

Parents worried about their teenage children texting, talking and surfing the internet from their cellphones while behind the wheel have new technology available that can ease their minds.

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