Your teen has now reached the driving age and there are so many things that you will want to teach them. It takes careful preparation and guidance in order to ensure that your teen is safe while driving. With the following five things in mind and in practice, your teen will be ready to sit behind the wheel and drive.
You are the Main Role Model for Your Teen
From a very young age, your child is watching you and subconsciously taking note of your driving habits. So when it comes time for your teen to finally take the wheel, they are going to put into practice what they have seen you do throughout their entire life. These are going to be good and bad habits. If you eat while driving or talk on the phone, then it is a strong possibility that your teen will as well. Try to practice safe driving habits so that those are what your teen learns from you
Driving School
There are plenty of driving schools available to your teen and they will all differ in cost. Be sure to research beyond the cost of the classes in order to choose the best school for your teen, so it will set them up for success when they are behind the wheel. One thing to keep in mind when looking at the many options is the reviews left by other parents. They will help to point you in the direction of the school that will help your teen to succeed.
Set up a Driving Agreement with your Teen
Having a driving agreement in place before your teen goes behind the wheel is important. Not all agreements will be the same, so as a parent you have to decide what will be the most beneficial for your teen and for his or her safety. Some things that can be included are cell phones kept out of reach, observing speed limits, and always buckling up. This agreement should be made with your teen so that way they can share ownership of it with you.
The Importance of Wearing a Seatbelt
Stressing to your teen the importance of always wearing a seatbelt is one of the best things you can do when preparing your teen to sit behind the wheel. The purpose of a seatbelt is to keep your teen safe while he or she is driving. It is sometimes difficult for a teen to see this, but a seatbelt can save your teen’s life. Accidents are bound to happen, but the most important thing is the safety of your teen and a seatbelt will aid in that.
Keep Track of the Progress Your Teen is Making as Driver
As a parent, you will want to be able to keep track of how your teen is progressing as a driver. This is one way to ensure that they are getting all their questions answered and that they are safely practicing. You can start them off with small trips to the grocery store or other short errands that need to be run. All the while, observing your teen and correcting what needs to be corrected in a kind, not overbearing, way.
Overall, there are many things that come with preparing your teen to be behind the wheel of a vehicle. Every parent and every teen is going to approach driving differently so the important thing is to always consider how your teen learns and their pace. You must work together with your teen to set them up for safe travels whenever they are behind the wheel.
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