(Des Moines, IA) -- It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety is encouraging parents to teach their teen drivers about safe driving practices.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, parents who talk with their teens about driving safety and risks have the greatest influence on teens' choices when they drive.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to-18 year-olds in the U.S.