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<body bgcolor="#FEFECB" link=#0000FF vlink=#FF0000 alink=#00FF00> <table width=100% cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr> <td align=left valign=top width=184><img src="http://www.mitsudealer.com/pool/images/bungie/mlogo.gif"></td> <td width=100% align=left valign=top><a href="index.html" target=_top onmouseover="window.status='Metro Mitsubishi'; return true;"><img src="images/bungie.head1.gif" alt="Metro Mitsubishi" vspace=0 hspace=0 border=0></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align=center valign=top width=184><script language=javascript></script><a name=link1 target=_self href="index.html" onmouseover="navigation_mover(1); self.status='Home Page '; return true;" onmouseout="navigation_moff(1);" ><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border=0 name=button1navigation src="/pool/images/bungie/butt_index.gif" alt="Home Page " width="92" height="22" ></a><a name=link2 target=_self href="programs.cgi" onmouseover=" self.status='Mitsubishi Programs '; return true;" ><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border=0 name=button2navigation src="/pool/images/bungie/butt_programs.live.gif" alt="Mitsubishi Programs " width="94" height="22" ></a><a name=link3 target=_self href="http://www.mitsucars.com/reg_index.mmsa" onmouseover="navigation_mover(3); self.status='New Models '; return true;" onmouseout="navigation_moff(3);" ><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border=0 name=button3navigation src="/pool/images/bungie/butt_new_models.gif" alt="New Models " width="94" height="22" ></a></td> <td width=100% valign=top> <table width=100% cellpadding=10 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr> <td width=100% valign=top>                                     <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="100%"> <TR VALIGN="TOP"> <TD ROWSPAN="2" WIDTH="110"> <A HREF="programs-content.cgi?apc=programs/traffic-infant.html"><IMG SRC="/pool/shared/programs/images/infant.live.gif" WIDTH="103" HEIGHT="17" BORDER=0 HSPACE="3"></A><A HREF="programs-content.cgi?apc=programs/traffic-child.html"><IMG SRC="/pool/shared/programs/images/child.live.gif" WIDTH="103" HEIGHT="17" BORDER=0 HSPACE="3"></A><IMG SRC="/pool/shared/programs/images/teen.live.gif" WIDTH="103" HEIGHT="17" BORDER=0 HSPACE="3"><IMG SRC="/pool/shared/programs/images/nav-teen.duo.jpg" WIDTH="103" HEIGHT="304" HSPACE="2"> </TD> <TD COLSPAN="3"> <P><B><FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica" SIZE="5">Parents Guide to Traffic Safety</FONT></B></P> <DIV ALIGN="left"> <P><B><FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica" SIZE="4" COLOR="#993300">"Traffic Safety and Your Teenager"<BR> </FONT></B> </DIV></TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN="TOP" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD> <P>The teenage years are not only a difficult time for many young people, but also extremely nerve racking and scary for parents. As your teen begins riding in cars with friends and then driving themselves, there are many adult issues that need to be discussed such as peer pressure, alcohol and other drugs.</P> <P>One of the best things you can do as a parent is to set the tone for open communication and trust before problems start.</P> <P>Sit down with your teen and explain your feelings on alcohol and drugs. Emphasize the fact that it is illegal to drink until the age of 21. Let them know the dangers of drinking or getting in the car with someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Don't lecture to your teen. Express your feelings, but give them a chance to talk as well.</P> <P>Sign a Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) "Contract For Life" with your teen. The contract states that your teenager will not drink nor ride with anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The teen promises to call home for a ride if they find themselves in a difficult situation. The parent, in turn, promises to pick up or arrange for safe transportation when called without argument or a lecture at the time. The parent and teen agree that they will discuss the incident the next day or at another appropriate time.</P> <P>Address excessive speed and reckless driving. Teens are often involved in crashes involving high speeds and poor judgment approaching curves and changing lanes. Talk with your teen about speaking up when a friend is driving too fast. Consider sending your teen to a driving program - above and beyond the standard driver's education required by the Department of Motor Vehicles - that gives them ample time behind the wheel and specifically targets the skills that new drivers often lack.</P> <P> </TD> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="1pixel-grey.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="650"> </TD> <TD> <P>Remind your teen that unsafe driving behavior can result in the suspension of his or her driver's license. Many teens consider their license a ticket to freedom - remind them that driving is a privilege and it can be taken away.</P> <P>Reinforce the importance of wearing a safety belt.</P> <P>For more information on teen alcohol and other drug use issues and a copy of the SADD "Contract For Life," contact SADD national at 608/481-3568.</P> <P>You may also want to become involved with organizations that specifically address teen safety issues such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) or the National Grad Nite Network. MADD national, 800-GET-MADD, can refer you to the chapter nearest you.</P> <P>The National Grad Nite Network at 800-77GRADS (800/774-7237) can help parents organize campus-based graduation parties and inform you of grad night activities in your area.</TD> </TR> </TABLE>  </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table width=100% cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr> <td colspan=2><hr noshade size=1></td> </tr> <tr> <td align=left valign=top><b>Metro Mitsubishi</b><br>11751 I-10 Service Road<br> New Orleans, LA 70128</td> <td align=right valign=top>Phone: (504) 244-7400<br> Fax: (504) 241-8414</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2><hr noshade size=1></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </body>