When your teens reach driving age, it can be a bittersweet experience for you as a parent. You might feel pride at them reaching this stage of burgeoning independence but be fearful of what could happen to them as they venture out onto the road. Accidents can happen for many reasons, but one of the most common is distracted driving, which caused over 3,000 deaths in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you are teaching your teens the rules of the road, there are a few distracted driving habits you may want to curb in yourself first.

1. Eating and Drinking in the Car

If you make a habit of stopping for drive-thru food or coffee at your favorite cafe;, you may want to think about how this might affect your teens, who may observe your driving behavior without commenting on it. Do you pull over before putting your change or credit card away? Do you pull out into traffic with one hand on the wheel and the other holding a cup full of hot coffee? If so, you can change your habits to set a better example.

When you stop to get food, have your wallet ready so you can tuck away your change before you pull away or have a designated spot to set it, such as a cup holder in your console, until you get home. Sip your coffee at long stop lights and avoid eating anything until you get home so your attention remains on the road.

2. Adjusting the Radio or Bluetooth Connections in Traffic

If you enjoy listening to music while you drive, you may station or song hop in traffic. However, even hands-free controls and pull your attention from traffic, which might increase the chances of you rear-ending someone. This kind of crash can cause a variety of injuriesand you will likely be the responsible party, as you failed to retain control of your vehicle. If you must change the station or a streaming playlist ends, ask your passenger to choose another.

3. Texting at Stoplights or in Slow-Moving Traffic

How many times have you caught yourself glancing at emails and texts while you are sitting at a stoplight or moving through a slow line of traffic? This is a common distracted habit that many people find acceptable because they are stopped or traveling at a low rate of speed. However, it can be just as dangerous and a bad habit to teach your observant teens.

You can cure yourself of this habit by using an app that restricts cell phone use when your car is in motion. These apps can send automated messages to those who text you and let them know you are driving. Some can auto-reply to phone calls as well. These apps may help you break the automatic urge to respond to texts and emails when alerts come in. You may want to ask your local insurance agentsfor advice about how to find these apps or if using them might earn you a small discount on your premiums.

4. Road Rage

Job stress, being late for an appointment, or a lack of sleep can give you the urge to shout at other drivers or engage in rude driving behavior. This can affect how your teen behaves once they are behind the wheel, so trying to be a courteous and patient driver might help them develop their own good habits. If you are feeling tired or stressed, ask your spouse to drive or rest beforehand if you know you have a driving errand to run.

The driving lessons you teach your teen now can last a lifetime. Realizing and ending your own distracted driving habits might help them understand the importance of remaining focused when they head out on the road.