| When your child turns 16, it is almost a | | | | getting driver education. They are encouraged |
| certainty that the first worlds out of their | | | | to take their child out driving. The more |
| mouth will be "When can I get my drivers | | | | road time they log, the more secure they will |
| license?" | | | | feel driving. It not only gives them |
| | | | confidence, it also gives you piece of mind |
| While this is a milestone in your child's | | | | knowing that they are safe drivers. |
| life, it is important that they understand | | | | |
| the importance of getting a driver education | | | | Patience is the key factor in driving with |
| and realize that along with a drivers license | | | | your teenager. If you are high strung and |
| comes great responsibility. | | | | nervous, it will affect the driver. If you |
| | | | feel that you cannot drive with your teenager |
| Depending on which state you live in, a | | | | have the other parent or friend drive with |
| learner's permit can be obtained when your | | | | them. |
| teenager is around 15. In order for them to | | | | |
| get the license, they need to meet a certain | | | | Before you let your teenager get behind the |
| criteria, which includes a specific amount of | | | | wheel, it is important that they know the |
| driving time. | | | | rules of the road and what each street sign |
| | | | signifies. Make sure they study the drivers' |
| When your child is ready for driver | | | | manual and quiz them often. He or she is |
| education, it is important that they have the | | | | bound to be a little nervous when they drive |
| right attitude. They need to understand that | | | | with you they want to impress you. If they |
| a driver's license is a responsibility that | | | | forget what a sign means do not make a big |
| is not to be taken lightly. They need to | | | | deal of it, simply study with them when you |
| understand that they cannot have a nonchalant | | | | get home. |
| attitude. This could affect their chances of | | | | |
| obtain a license if the instructor feels that | | | | An empty parking lot is the perfect place for |
| your teenager is not taking the class | | | | your child to practice driving and get used |
| seriously. | | | | of the car being used. This is especially |
| | | | important if your car and the driver |
| Although it is cool to show off, it is not | | | | education cars are of different models. |
| going to help you get your license if you are | | | | |
| eating or talking on your cell phone when you | | | | Make sure your child understands what to do |
| are behind the wheel. It is an absolute | | | | in case of an emergency. This is crucial |
| certainty that your instructor will not think | | | | especially if they are driving and their tire |
| it is cool. | | | | goes flat. |
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| When you enroll in driver education, it is | | | | Summary: |
| important your states department of motor | | | | |
| vehicles certify the school. | | | | Driver education will teach your teenager the |
| | | | rules of the road as well as how to become a |
| These schools are up to date on all of the | | | | safe defensive driver. Quiz them often, even |
| rules and laws of the state in which you | | | | if it is a quick trip to the store, ask them |
| live, and can teach you everything you need | | | | questions about driving. It is important that |
| to know to become a safe driver. Driving | | | | you be supportive and not critical of the |
| school instructors have to pass painstaking | | | | abilities. Building confidence is a major |
| tests in order to be licensed to teach. | | | | factor when it comes to teenagers and |
| | | | driving. If they make a mistake, let them |
| Parents of teenage drivers can help in | | | | know and continue to let them drive. |