Group looking to curb teen traffic crashes

The National Safety Council is recognizing 2012 National Safety Month by offering free online training to individuals interested in learning more about teen driver safety.

Car crashes are the leading cause of unintentional death nationally among teens, and the Alive at 25 Parent Program offers ways for parents and others to improve safety. The NSC Alive at 25 Parent Program Online course is available at no charge when people register from now through June 30. Register at www.safetyserve.com/nsm by clicking on New Student Registration and entering the Access Code  “NSM2012.”

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