Safe Driving Tips for Teens

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Teen drivers make up the largest percentage of auto accidents – more than any other age group.  However, with safe driving practices you can stay safe on the roads this summer!  Here are a  few tips to help you drive safely.

Safety Tips:

• Turn off Your Phone – Studies show that using your cell phone while driving can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence.  This is even true with hands-free devices!  
• Don’t Text and Drive – On average, texting causes loss of focus for 5 seconds.  A lot can go wrong in 5 seconds!
• Use Your Headlights – Doing so can increase your visibility and help other drivers see you both at night and on sunny days.
• Drive at the Speed Limit – Speeding is the cause of 40% of all fatal teen accidents.
• Practice Defensive Driving – Always make sure that you maintain a buffer zone between you and the car in front of you, depending on the speed limit.

For more teen driving tips, visit the dmv website.

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in traffic law.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm.  Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

Benefits of the Point & Insurance Reduction Program

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

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The Point & Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) is a comprehensive safety course.  It provides drivers with essential information about traffic safety issues, driver attitude, behavior, and defensive driving techniques.  Here are a few of the benefits of taking a defensive driving course.

Defensive Driving Course Benefits:

• Point Reduction – After competition of the course, you can receive a 4 point reduction on your NYS DMV driving record.
• Insurance Reduction – Drivers receive a 10% reduction on the base rate of their auto and motorcycle insurance.
• Knowledge – While this may not be your primary reason for taking a defensive driving course, it is a great way to refresh your driving knowledge.

Defensive driving courses include 320 minutes of instruction.  Drivers can find an approved classroom provider or online provider on the NY DMV website.

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in auto accident injury and personal injury law. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.