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A Parents Guide To Promnight

As parents we live our lives in a constant state of worry about our children's safety. Although Prom Season is an exciting time and a right of passage for teens heading off to college, there are many ways and tips that parents need to know.   Statistics show that more teenagers die each year during prom season due to drunk driving then any other time of the year.   Transportation expert and CEO of Luxor Limo has great tips for parents during prom season.   "Students attending prom should make sure to book a reliable and safe car or limo service for there special night, in order to make sure no student leaves prom and gets behind the wheel" states, Shlomo Chkifati of Luxor Limo, www.luxorlimo.com 
Research shows that 57% of teens admit to driving themselves home after prom. A scary statistic being that 63% of teens admit to trying alcohol in high school. 
Throughout this prom season, all of us parents should do our best to ensure our kids safety while also helping them to have a night to remember.   Some great tips and statistics for parents can be found here: 
http://mockups.bluefountainmedia.com/luxor-limosines/infographic/v2 

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