Teen driving expert at the National Safety Council chronicles personal experience teaching own son to drive

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Oct 22, 2014, 05:45 ET

ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Parents with teen drivers now have a unique opportunity to follow a teen driving expert as she teaches her own son how to navigate the most dangerous time of his teen years. Kathy Bernstein Harris, senior manager of teen driving initiatives at NSC, is climbing into the passenger's seat with her 15-year-old son, and she's going to tell you all about it on the DriveitHOME.org blog.

The mission of the National Safety Council is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., and parents play a critical role in curbing these tragedies. The trick is learning how to properly coach new drivers. Teaching teens to drive often is terrifying for parents. The task scares the experts, too. Bernstein Harris's posts will reassure other parents that they are not alone, all while detailing her unique experiences riding shotgun with her son.

In addition to reading Bernstein Harris's posts, visit DriveitHOME.org for everything parents need to know about coaching their teen drivers.

About the National Safety Council
Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council, nsc.org, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact – distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoses and Safe Communities.

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