Sadly, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 19-year olds in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

During National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 16-22, parents are encouraged to reinforce simple rules that teen drivers need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel in a car, truck, or SUV and to talk to their young drivers about the rules of the road.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America remind parents to communicate these five safety precautions before teen drivers hit the road:

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Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen Heft is the digital content editor for PropertyCasualty360.com. Contact her at [email protected].

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