The risk of crashes among teen drivers increases with the number of passengers
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Graduated Driver License legislation helps to reduce risk of injury or death to adolescents
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Most fatal night-time crashes among teen drivers occur from 9 p.m. to midnight
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Young age, independent of experience, is the primary risk factor in teen driving
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Pediatricians should support state efforts to include night-time and passenger restrictions in Graduated Driver License legislation
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Including parents in teen driving counselling increases its effectiveness
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Anticipatory guidance on safe driving provided by pediatricians will help to reduce risk of injury or death to adolescents
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Parents appreciate advice on teen driving from pediatricians
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It is the role of pediatricians to counsel teens about their driving behavior
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I have confidence in discussing teen driving issues with teens and parents
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I am effective in discussing teen driving issues with teens and parents
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I intend to institute counseling for teen driving safety but I have not done so
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I am not trained to deal with the problem of teen driving safety
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I do not have time to counsel teens and parents on teen driving safety
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I feel frustrated because I cannot do anything about teen car crashes
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Teen crashes and injuries are not a problem in my patient population
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