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