Talking About Safe Driving
When's the best time to talk about safe driving? Right now. Research shows that too many parents put off the conversation until their teens are "permit age" (generally 15). The other big 'talks'- as in smoking, drugs, sex - usually take place much earlier. But the consequences of unsafe driving can be deadly, so the earlier you have the conversation, the better. Here are some tips to help the discussion. Find out more!

X the Text! WBLI and Allstate are rewarding Long Island Teens who pledge to practice safe driving techniques! Take the Allstate ‘X the Text’ Pledge!

I am a teen driver and I understand that…
• Car crashes are the number one killer of teens
• Texting and driving increases your risk of crashing by 23 times
• Reaching for a phone while driving increases your risk of crashing by nine times
• The days from Memorial Day to Labor Day are the 100 deadliest days of the year for teen drivers.  

I pledge…
• to be a safe and smart driver
• to speak up when I see a driver doing something unsafe
• to be distraction free in the car.
• to X-the-TXT

Thank you for taking the Allstate X-the-TXT Pledge. Also, visit Facebook.com/thumbsuppledge to become a supporter and Allstate.com/teen to download your Parent-Teen Driving Contract.

Click here to take the pledge and enter to win prizes through out the summer.

Promote safe teen driving! Steps to take include:

• Discuss with your teen about whether they are ready to drive
• Help your Teen become a safe driver
• Choose a Teen Driving Program
• Find out more info here.

Allstate's Teen Safe Driving Program.
Get tools and resources to help you and your teen get informed about The Facts About Teen Driving here.

Allstate Parent-Teen Driving Contract
Start the conversation. Check out the Interactive Allstate Parent-Teen Driving Contract. Download a blank contract or create your own Parent-Teen Driving Contract.

Want to find an Allstate Agent? Click here!