It's nerve-wracking for parents when their teenage children begin driving, for good reason. On the cusp of adulthood, teens lack driving experience and life experience, which can lead to taking risks.

It's National Teen Driving Safety Week — as good a time as any to sit them down and talk about safe driving habits.

In 2023, 2,600 people died and 170,000 were hurt in crashes involving teen drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Dr. Maneesha Agarwal, a pediatric emergency physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, says parents need to set clear rules.

"Don't text and drive. Always buckle your seat belt. Make sure you are not participating in risk activities like speeding or tailgating," Agarwal said.

Other rules and expectations that Agarwal recomm

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