Getting a driver’s license and the keys to the car is one of the most exciting times for a teenager. Freedom! Independence! Adventure! Unfortunately it can also be risky and dangerous.

Teen drivers are involved in more crashes than any other age group. They are inexperienced, likely to be distracted with friends in the car, and take extra risks when they are behind the wheel; all of which can contribute to their risk of being involved in a crash. In Wright County, 27 teens have been killed in the last 23 years and over 2000 teens have been injured. A vast majority of these crashes are predictable and preventable.

Here are a few resources you may find useful:

State of MN Teen Driving Contract

Teens Behind the Wheel Brochure

Driver’s License Manuals

Teen Driver Laws

FAQ’s – MN Dept of Public Safety

More Safe Communities of Wright County website pages related to Teen Drivers:

Teen Driving Laws

Tips for Parents

Tips for Teens

Options for Parent Teen Driving Contracts

One Teen’s Story

Prom Pledge