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1. The average teen, at times, takes risks (drives fast and/or recklessly).
2- The average teen, effected by raging hormones, drives differently in the presence of the opposite sex than he/she would in the presence of his/her mother.
3. The average teen, if surrounded by peers, also drives differently than he/she would in the presence of the same mother.
4. The average teen is usually quite sensitive to taunts and ridicule from peers for safe driving practices, (desires others’ respect, admiration and occasional envy).
5. The average teen hasn’t had enough bad experiences in a car to make hardwon, logical connections (35 mph on ice=wreck; 30 mph=completed journey).
6. The average teen lacks enough experience with alcohol (drugs) to accurately gauge his/her level of intoxication (more hard-won knowledge).
7. The average teen lacks the ability to consistently gauge his/her level of fatigue (also common with adults).
8. The average teen has known several accident victims.
9. The average teen is unable to maintain the high level of caution that develops after hearing about local auto accidents (fear fades).
10. The average teen ultimately becomes a good driver and goes on to teach his/her own children to drive.
Bob Treanor is one of several counselors at Rappahannock Family Guidance Services, 675-3329. He is also the nervous father of a 16-year-old driver.
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