California Teen Driving Laws: GDL Rules & Restrictions Guide
Key Takeaways Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL): California enforces a phased GDL system to help young drivers build skills gradually under low-risk conditions before earning full driving privileges. Provisional Permit Requirements: Teens age 15½ or older can apply for a instruction permit after completing approved driver education, passing the knowledge/vision exams, and logging at least 50 […]
read moreSan Jose Football Player Killed in E-Scooter Crash | Personal Injury
On the morning of October 21, 2022, an e-scooter and public bus collision took the life of Camdan McWright, 18-year-old freshman on the San Jose State football team. The incident occurred at 6:51 a.m. at the intersection of Reed and South 10th Street in San Jose, California. Mr. McWright was proceeding southbound on 10th Street […]
read moreImproving the roads through teen car insurance and driver safety
Statistics from the Center for Disease Control amply demonstrate that teen drivers pose a higher risk behind the wheel than older drivers with more experience, but most teens and parents aren’t aware of what those risks mean. High auto insurance premiums may be the least of a parent’s worries if their son or daughter is […]
read moreAre parents responsible when their kids behave badly?
We all know that a dog owner is strictly liable when their dog bites someone. There is no “free” dog bite. The owner has to pay for the damages. But what about when their kids behave badly? The recent case involving Audrie Pott, who committed suicide after school mates posted photos of her being sexually […]
read moreIs Today’s Driver Education Really Keeping Our Kids Safe?
A recent New York Times article makes a bold and alarming statement. “The first year that American teenagers have their driver’s licenses will be among the most dangerous of their lives. Nothing kills more of them than car crashes.” Shouldn’t recent changes in young driver regulations and driver education be improving these car accident statistics? […]
read moreA Step Toward Preventing Teen Driver Car Accidents: Smart Start
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) offers a Smart Start course for 15- to 19-year-olds and their parents as part of its mission to limit the number of new teen drivers involved in car accidents each year. Throughout the United States, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teens and young adults aged […]
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