A CPTV Original



PARENTS AND TEENS: BEHIND THE WHEEL examines where teens form their driving habits and explores the influence of parental behavior on the conduct of newly licensed teens. Throughout the film, independently controlled cameras capture the often nervewracking rolereversal as teens assume control of the wheel and the parent adapts to the role of passenger. PARENTS AND TEENS follows five families over the course of six months, documenting the reallife issues they face during the first few attempts at driving. Industry experts also weigh in on the reality of teenage brain development, and teens' ability to anticipate potential hazards on the road. In addition, the film introduces three mothers who lost children to car crashes, and whose organization, !MPACT (the Mourning Parents Act), educates parents, teens and state legislators about the leading cause of death among teenagers.



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