I would like to applaud the state for taking time to promote safe driving for teens, as vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of teenagers in America. I certainly hope that when teen driving safety week concludes, young drivers don’t forget the lessons learned and continue to apply them every single day while on the road.

I also would like to note that automakers too are contributing to safe teenage driving through the development of new technology such as the “MyKey” by Ford which allows parents to set the car’s speed and set a maximum volume on the audio system.

As a parent, I appreciate Ford’s investment in such technology allowing me to feel a little more comfortable the next time I hand over the keys.

 

Maryerlene Huffman lives in Kelseyville.

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