Many parents are using this weekend's high-speed car accident that killed three teenagers in Gaston County to teach their kids about safe driving.

The driver, and only survivor, is accused of going more than double the speed limit. On Tuesday, WCNC talked with seniors at Charlotte Catholic High School. All four agreed that most teens feel invincible.

Senior Doug Harris said, "Sometimes it’s hard to accept the concept of death in someone so young. It’s just hard to relate to."

So how do parents convince teens death is real? For Chris Keith, it was hearing about the Gaston County crash in the news.

"When they throw in personal information, it allows me to connect more and realize that these are actual kids and could be me," Keith said.

Dr. Kristen Rager is an adolescent specialist for the Levin Children’s Hospital. She said teenagers inherently engage in risky behavior.

"My mantra is talk, talk, talk. You have to talk to your kids," Rager said. She said parents can use a tragedy like this to engage children in conversation. In most cases, the message does get through even if it appears they are not interested, she said.

Senior Olivia Myrick said her parents sat her down and talked with her about the accident.

"I think it worked," she said. "I think it does stick in your mind."