Article of Importance From Our Friends at GMAC Insurance

I think all parents should read this informative article from GMAC Insurance.  Let us know what you think about it in the comment section of our website at http://www.schraderandmurphyinsurance.com/.

According to the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test, what restrictions are parents putting on their teenage drivers to help them be safer drivers? Sixty-four percent of parents are imposing the "no mobile devices while driving" rule. About 50 percent of parents implement a driving curfew. About 35 percent of parents allow their teenagers to drive only locally and restrict them from driving on any highways. Thirty-two percent of parents don't allow their teenagers to drive with friends in the car. Twenty-two percent of parents allow their teenagers to drive only if a parent is with them. Only nine percent of parents don't impose any driving restrictions on their teenage drivers. The top five distracted driving habits are: 1.  Using a Smart Phone 2.  Eating 3.  Adjusting GPS 4.  Selecting a song from IPOD 5.  Driving Barefoot Keep an eye on your teen drivers and look for these bad habits that seem to be widespread among our teen population!