United Tire and Service News

Senior year of high school is an exciting time for everyone—prom, graduation, anticipation of college, and of course, getting to drive to school yourself! Newly-licensed, inexperienced teen drivers will take over the road when the school year starts, and according to National Safety Council, teen crashes skyrocket in September.

Follow this checklist to ensure a safe and fun senior year.

✓ Prepare the night before—set an alarm clock, pack your lunch, plan your outfit

✓ Leave early and don’t rush

✓ Buckle up

✓ Watch out for pedestrians, such as kids walking on the sidewalk, busses, and cars stopped for drop off

✓ Slow down—be aware of school zones and significantly decrease your speed

✓ Put away your phone—never text and drive

✓ Stay away from screens and earbuds

✓ Only have one passenger—stay focused and avoid loud chatter and distractions

✓ Share the road with school buses—never pass a bus that is loading or unloading children

✓ Keep your distance—allow a greater following distance behind a bus

✓ Memorize bus routes—avoid them for a faster and smoother ride

✓ BE SMART!

We hope your senior year will be unforgettable (for the right reasons!)