Orange County, FL – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is reminding young drivers to stay focused behind the wheel this week as part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, emphasizing that car crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 18 nationwide.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, distraction is one of the biggest dangers for inexperienced drivers. The agency’s message: “Eyes on the road. Hands on the wheel. Focused minds save lives.”
Deputies outlined the top distractions leading to teen crashes: texting or scrolling on phones, eating or drinking, adjusting GPS, turning up the radio, and interacting with passengers. Each, officials say, can turn deadly in seconds.
“Your safety starts with your focus,” the Sheriff’s Office posted, urging teens to set destinations before driving and to keep friends from becoming distractions.
The campaign also shared a striking visual showing two heavily damaged cars, reinforcing the dangers of losing focus even briefly. Authorities encourage parents to talk with their teens this week about safe habits, defensive driving, and avoiding risk behind the wheel.
National Teen Driver Safety Week runs through Sunday, aiming to reduce preventable teen crashes through awareness and education.
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