Ways to keep young drivers safe? #tellusatoday

We asked our followers on Twitter what can be done to keep young drivers safe? Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

My mom sends links to articles involving teens and young adults in car accidents. I'm definitely cautious because of that.

— @ChanningHolman

Install near-field signal scramblers in cars: no signal, no text or talk on phones.

— @kirschty

Changing the rules to make 18 the legal age for driving would be a good step toward reducing this.

— @fwaits70

Parents talking or texting while driving teaches teens that behavior by example, overriding words. Parental engagement must lead the way, not more laws.

— @Porcelain_Veins

No license till 21 equals no teenage driver deaths.

— @Coop_67

What's needed? Patience, maturity and a car that disables a cellphone while vehicle is running.

— @Porcelain_Veins

The answer to teen driving deaths is there must be an adult in the car at all times to stop horseplay and cellphone use!

— @iowakyjotexx

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