Air bags supplement the use of seat belts and help protect occupants in a crash.

Parents are the strongest influence in the lives of teens. Setting a good driving example is important.

Teens who say their parents set rules and pay attention to their activities in a helpful, supportive way are half as likely to be in a crash.

Roundabouts significantly reduce crashes and crash related injuries, as well as decrease traffic congestion.

Seat belts are one of the most effective ways to prevent injury and death in a crash.

Parents play a crucial role in teen driver safety. Setting and enforcing house rules is important.

Speeding is a factor in 30 percent of all crashes in the United States, killing more than 1,000 motorists each month.

The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act is proposed legislation that would establish minimum federal requirements for state graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws.

Given the prevalence of air bags in today's autos, drivers are recommended to have their hands positioned at 9 and 3 o'clock on the steering wheel.

Statistics on teen driver crashes and risks.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is especially dangerous for younger drivers. And it’s illegal.

Deer-vehicle collisions can be very costly, and even deadly. To help prevent these tragedies, State Farm offers some safety tips.

Even if a teen is legally old enough to get a license, it’s ultimately a decision for the parents whether the teen is ready.

Auto maintenance should be at the top of your "to-do" list.

Distracted driving is the cause of many preventable motor vehicle crashes, resulting in injuries and deaths.

Following vehicles too closely are the primary cause of rear end crashes. Here are guidelines to assist you in maintaining a safe following distance.

Information on getting involved in teen driver safety.

Road Trips™ provides easy-to-understand, multimedia tutorials that will help you and your teen learn, plan, practice, and log driving practice.

Neck pain and strains are the most common injury in a rear-end crash.

Based on research conducted by State Farm® and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, here are some quick tips for parents of teen drivers.

Teaching a teen to be a smart passenger could save their life.

Getting your license is an exciting time. Graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws are an effective way to help keep new drivers safe during their learning process.

State Farm® and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia worked with Congress to designate the third week of October as National Teen Driver Safety Week.

According to State Farm® claims data, October is the most dangerous month for teen drivers.

Road Aware™ is a program designed to give young drivers practice in recognizing and anticipating hazards.

Here are some basic skills that new drivers should practice.

Here are some additional skills that drivers should practice once they are comfortable with the basics.

Skills and decision-making abilities come only after many hours behind the wheel.

During the learning-to-drive process, it is important to gain experience on varying road types such as residential, rural, urban, and the highway.

Similar to playing an instrument or professional sports, learning to drive requires a lot of practice.

Nearly 20 percent of all motor vehicle crashes occur at intersections. Here are some tips to consider.

Changing lanes properly can greatly reduce your risk of being involved in a crash.

Properly adjusting the side mirrors and the rearview mirror of your vehicle will help to minimize blind spots.

Findings from the National Young Driver Survey, part of the Young Driver Research Initiative between State Farm® and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Research shows that teens that have their own vehicle are twice as likely to crash as teens who share a vehicle with other family members.

When selecting a car for your teen, there are many factors to consider. A new driver should share a car with other family members, and the car they drive should come equipped with safety features, such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and traction control.

Before purchasing an auto, it’s important to understand the safety features.As you consider the options on your next car, take the time to consider safety

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute created Miles to Go to provide safety organizations with a framework for monitoring the impact of various initiatives to improve teen driver safety.

The Youth Advisory Board allocates $5 million per year in grants and a portion of that is for teen driver safety.

Get involved in teen driver safety at your school through Project Ignition.

Celebrate My Drive™ is one special day, Saturday, September 15, 2012, for the community to rally around and support teens everywhere...