Officials said parents can model safe driving behaviors, set clear rules and regularly check in with their teen drivers about distractions, speeding and seat belt use.

National Teen Driver Safety Week focuses on empowering teens with safe driving habits and highlights the role of parents and passengers in guiding young drivers.

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians. On

National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding the community of the importance of teaching teens about safety precautions behind the wheel.

AAA recommends limiting teen driving to essential trips only during their first year on the road. Experts also advise restricting night driving. In Virginia, drivers under the age of 18 may not have more than one passenger under 21 in the vehicle unless a parent or other adult is seated in the front passenger seat.

On average seven teenagers die every day in traffic crashes nationwide, which is why National Teen Driver Safety week, was created. It’s aimed to raise awareness of how inexperienced teenagers, behind the wheel,

Kelly Blue Book reports Ford Motor Company issued the most safety recalls among automakers in 2025 with over 103 alerts, surpassing previous records.

Oct. 19-25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of death for teenagers in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 2,