While 5,247 lives were lost in crashes involving young drivers in 2024—a 6.5% decline from the previous year—the NSC warns that the danger persists. Through the DriveitHOME program, supported by General Motors, the organization is pushing to bridge the gap between parental confidence and actual safety knowledge. Although 82% of parents express confidence in teaching their teens to drive, NSC surveys indicate only 55% feel they possess the necessary expertise on best practices.
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National Safety Council Targets Teen Driving Risks Ahead of Awareness Week
With motor vehicle crashes remaining the primary cause of preventable teen deaths in the U.S., the National Safety Council is launching its 20th annual Teen Driver Safety Week. Running from October 18 to 24, the initiative focuses on equipping parents with tools to curb the risks facing drivers aged 15 to 20.
To address this, the DriveitHOME platform offers comprehensive resources in English and Spanish, including virtual training modules, localized Graduated Driver Licensing guidance, and a customizable "New Driver Deal" agreement for families to set rules on passenger limits and curfews. Debra Sanchez, executive vice president at NSC, emphasized that a license is merely the beginning, noting that parents must actively model safe behavior long after their teen hits the road. Families can access these materials, including a dedicated tracking app, via the council's online portal to help turn practice hours into lifelong safety habits.
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