| Teen Driving Techniques and Rules of the Road | | | | Aside from the basics of how to drive, such as how |
| A driver's license for your teenager is a milestone in | | | | to steer, park, and how to use their mirrors, here are |
| their young lives. Their independence is wonderful, but it | | | | some iron-clad rules to be established before they can |
| can be frightening to a parent. Teaching your teen to | | | | be allowed on the road. |
| drive safely is a big undertaking and not be taken | | | | Depending on what your weather conditions are in |
| lightly. Your teen's life and the lives of others, may | | | | your state should determine if your teen can drive in |
| depend on how well you get your teen ready for this | | | | them. Even some adults have trouble driving in |
| responsibility. Your child will have to deal with a lot of | | | | adverse conditions, so don't let them drive until you feel |
| instructions and rules of the road. While learning he will | | | | they are capable of driving in the rain, snow and ice. |
| be stressed, but may try to appear cool under | | | | Stress the importance of wearing a seat belt. It is not |
| pressure. Some kids are confident and can't wait to | | | | only safer, but it is also the law. You would think that |
| get started, others are anxious and may need a little | | | | warning your teen against driving and drinking would be |
| nudge. Either way, arguments may ensue, so plan your | | | | a no brainer, but do it anyway. If they do get into a |
| strategy accordingly. | | | | situation of this nature, make sure they know that they |
| Obviously, make sure that the vehicle they will be using | | | | can still call you. You cannot stress this enough. |
| is in tip-top condition regarding brakes, good tires, a well | | | | No headphones, no texting, and no driving when tired. |
| charged battery and an emergency kit on board. | | | | Don't allow passengers to distract them from the road. |
| Establish rules ahead of time. If they will listen to you, | | | | If they see that they are running late from school or |
| there will be less yelling on both ends. Limit | | | | their job, they must immediately call. It is a good idea |
| conversation strictly to the task at hand. Remember | | | | for them to have a cell phone. This also insures there |
| that you are their teacher, not their friend, allowing you | | | | will be no excuses. |
| to be more productive and clearer when establishing | | | | Now breathe, you will both get through this. |
| the rules. | | | | |