This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and the number of passengers.
Here are a couple of pictures of Mahaska County Sherriff Russ Van Rentergham and New Sharon Police Officer Kevin Lamberson thanking students for wearing their seatbelts and driving responsibly to school.
