WARREN COUNTY, OH –– The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding parents and guardians to have life-saving conversations with their teens about safe driving during the upcoming National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 19-25.
Families play a critical role in reinforcing safe driving at home by setting the example, following the rules of the road and spending time driving with their teens. Through this, they can strengthen the lessons taught by troopers and give young drivers the confidence to build lasting safe habits.
“Just like mastering a sport or a musical instrument, safe driving takes practice,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “I encourage parents and guardians to actively coach their teens on safe driving skills and have open and consistent conversations with their kids about the importance of being a responsible driver.”…