SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — This week marks National Teen Driver Safety Week, a time to raise awareness about risks young drivers face on the roads.

Car crashes are a leading cause of teen death nationwide. In the state of Utah, it's the fourth common killer.

Newer drivers are often inexperienced, which means they are more likely to make critical mistakes and more susceptible to distractions.

Before teens get their license in Utah, they must complete a series of tests, including more than 40 hours of supervised driving. But the learning starts even before they get behind the wheel. Laurel-Ann Attaway, a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions National Student Leadership Council says, "Parents are very vital in this process because they really are the key informants to kids on

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