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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; The Governor's Office of Highway Safety released a report this morning focusing on teenage driving fatalities, specifically 16 and 17-year-olds.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  It's illegal to text and drive but people still do it.  How can cops prove it and what does the law say about apps?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Friday, October 12, 2012  Updated with video; Motor vehicle crashes rank as the leading cause of death for teens.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A new survey conducted by State Farm and Harris Interactive is shedding some light on the power of speaking out against texting and driving.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Teen in jail after death of Taylor Bailey.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Updated with video; When it comes to driving distractions, experts say teenage girls are twice as likely as teenage boys to use cell phones.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Tougher laws, safer cars: Fatal crashes involving teen drivers fall by a third over 5 years

Monday, August 10, 2009  Teen drivers are advised to slow down, stop talking/texting on cell phone's, and limit the number of passengers in their car.

Friday, October 24, 2008  This is National Teen Driver Safety Week.  Authorities say automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers.