While it may be the highlight of most young adult’s lives, most parents aren’t thrilled about picturing their teenager behind the wheel of a vehicle. Seeing as it’s something that most of us will have to come to terms with at some point or another, we thought it best to supply a little advice. It’s up to you to take it or leave it, but remember, your kids learn from you, and your job doesn’t stop after they get their license.
The first helpful tidbit is to have a professional teach the driving lessons. It’s no secret that teens and parents butt heads and this friction can reach critical levels pretty quick during a driving lesson. It’s best to let someone that they’re not comfortable arguing with take the wheel (pun intended), they will retain more information and it will be safer for everyone.
Second, while time behind the wheel is important, that doesn’t mean that’s where all their time should be spent. A good idea is to decide when, how often, for what purpose, and which destinations are appropriate for them to be driving, especially if it’s the family car. New drivers don’t need to be out at all hours of the night, and in some cases, they can’t be by law.
Lastly, and probably most importantly, create strict rules and follow them when it comes to distracted driving. It’s becoming more of an issue, as we all know, with cell phones. And while we think that new safe driving technology is wonderful, you don’t see every 16-year-old driving a brand-new vehicle. That’s why we suggest creating rules that have repercussions such as loss of phone, car privileges, or even the internet at home. The key to this is to stick to your rules as being flakey on this can cause your teen to not take the matter seriously.
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“Expert Advice for Parents About Teen Driving.” Edmunds. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2016.
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