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As part of the campaign to reduce the AAA Foundation of road accidents involving young drivers age 15-20, David Ragan, one of NASCAR’s youngest drivers working with AAA to educate young drivers the importance of safe driving and vehicle maintenance inspection. During the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series last February, David Ragan, 21 finished the race for the fifth point.
David Ragan, will travel in schools and other institutions in the United States to educate the students and discuss security measures and the care of your vehicles. Ragan also share their safe driving techniques and show. In fact, Ragan visited some schools in Daytona Beach and Las Vegas and did a demonstration.
According to David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion in 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series: “I know that young drivers face challenges. There are many temptations and distractions that can cause inexperienced drivers to concentrate in bulk. Managing the driving environment and anticipating what might happen in the journey is as vital to young drivers with professional race drivers. Part of the process is mentally prepared to drive, seatbelts and reflect on the conditions under which he directs. It also has to do with not letting your attention wanders from the road, anticipate turns, change lanes or know when to brake or accelerate. AAA has training materials that can help teens master these skills and become safe drivers in AAA. com. “
”In racing, we have trained professionals to develop and maintain our vehicles. Teens also need to have their vehicles inspected and maintained by qualified technicians. Many young people start by driving older cars and trucks with them many miles. They must be equipped with brakes, steering and suspension components checked. tires, lights, fluid lines and other elements that can be achieved, require attention too. This is something that the AAA Approved Auto Repair program can help. Driving AAA and its 50 million members this year – and the opportunities they offer to talk with young drivers – I hope I can shorten the learning curve and improve the safety margin for people not much younger than me. “He continued.
Moreover, according to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety administration (NHTSA), there promote 300,000 adolescents between 15 and 20 are injured in road accidents each year and about 8,000 are involved in fatal accidents . The NHTSA also reported that more than 3,500 teenagers die in accidents each year. In addition, NHTSA also said young drivers “are more likely to speed, the red lights, make illegal turns, and die in a rollover SUV.” Young drivers must obtain a Jeep SUV Jeep Patriot to the quality of the thermostat and security system to prevent side occupant injuries in rollover accidents.