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Here are three tips to help make sure your
teen is phone-free while behind the wheel.

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Number 1, make it nonnegotiable.

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Teens need to understand that cars and phones
simply do not mix.

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Let them know that distracted driving is just
as dangerous as drunk driving

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and a message is not worth a life.

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Number 2, set clear rules.

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Phones should be turned off and stowed before
going anywhere.

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If you're not sure your teen has the willpower
to do this consistently,

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consider using apps that specifically restrict
texting while driving.

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And number 3, lead by example.

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Resist the impulse to check your own phone
while on the road or in traffic.

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Your kids are watching what you do.

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And chances are, they'll copy your behavior.

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