You may think your teens ignore you, but when it comes to driving behaviors, studies show they're paying more attention than you think. Applying makeup while on the road is a common bad habit that 43 percent of women admit to doing. It's also a habit that moms probably don't realize they're passing along to their teen daughters.
In the following video, Toyota's TeenDrive365 crew conducts a test that emphasizes how dangerous it is to apply makeup behind the wheel. Participants, Amy (mom) and Mary (daughter), perform worse than they expect and learn a valuable lesson about how hazardous distracted driving can be.
According to the National Safety Council, a teenager's first year on the road is among the most dangerous they will experience in their lives, so it's imperative to teach them good driving habits. However, recent studies from Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute reveal that teenagers are directly influenced by their parents' driving styles, so it's not enough to tell them what and what not to do. You must also practice what you preach.
Along with instilling good habits in young drivers, it's important to pair them with cars that offer excellent safety features and crash protection. If you're buying a new or used Toyota for your teen, visit or contact us for details about the best options.
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