Michael J. Gopin Outlines Safe Driving Tips for Prom Season

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 11, 2013

The renowned legal professional Michael J. Gopin adamantly promotes the safe driving tips mentioned in a recent article of Stamford Plus Magazine. As the founder of the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin with more than 20 years of collective experience, he urges teens to heed the advice mapped out by All-Star Driver.

The article begins its plea for safer driving by discussing the devastating statistics of according to the CDC, revealing "motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens ages 16 to 19. In 2010, one in five of those teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had alcohol in their blood."

Michael J. Gopin comments on this staggering reality. "It is evident that there are pressing needs to instill safer driving habits among teens, especially those faced with pressures of drinking and driving during prom season," he said. "There is an ever present need to teach teenage drivers how to take important safety precautions when driving to and from special events. With the excitement of such a celebratory day, many drivers forget vital safety habits and suffer the consequences."

The article continues to highlight the students' need to monitor their date or driver throughout the evening. It's essential to make sure they aren't drinking alcohol, as it affects judgment, slows reaction time and impairs vision. Michael J. Gopin earnestly notes this important piece of advice.

"Parents often coach their teens on the importance of avoiding peer pressure such as drinking alcohol under age, but I urge parents to encourage them to watch out for their friends as well, mainly the ones driving them to and from different locations. Several teen auto accidents that occur from drunk driving affect more than just the driver."

The report mentions other important tips, such as knowing directions before you get in the car, driving on well-lit roads and looking both left and right before entering into an intersection at a green light. He adds to the extensive list of advice for teen drivers.

"Make sure your cell phone is fully charged and accessible, especially on prom night. Even if you and your friends avoid drinking and stay on well-lit roads, you can't predict the state of the other drivers around you. Should you get in an accident, make sure your phone is always available in case of an emergency."

The article also emphasizes the need to "keep the radio volume low so as to not distract the driver" and not to neglect the GDL passenger restrictions. "Those restrictions are put in place for a reason," he said. "It's important that we teach teen drivers to heed these regulations. Promoting your teens to be defensive drivers may save their lives and others," said Michael J. Gopin.

ABOUT:

Michael J. Gopin is a personal injury attorney serving people in the El Paso, Texas area. He owns the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, a practice that collectively supplies clients with more than 20 years of experience in the legal field. He is available for anyone seeking representation for cases dealing with auto accidents, dangerous drugs, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents and so forth.