One of the most exciting things you can do when you’re a teenager is to get your driver’s license. A driver’s license represents independence and a sign that you are growing up and becoming a responsible young adult. This excitement, of course, comes with increased responsibility for both the parent and child.
A parent’s responsibility lies in preparing their child to become a safe driver. Driver’s education course will help, but there are things you can do to ensure that your future teen driver is aware of the risks of driving and also the responsibilities that come with driving.
Here are four things you can encourage your future teen driver to do before he/she has even set foot into the driver’s seat.
- Encourage your future driver to be an active passenger by asking questions about driving situations.
- Help your future driver understand the financial responsibilities that come with driving.
- Schedule regular practice sessions with your future driver. If he/she has a driving permit, put it to good use before they hit the road on their own.
- Set clear and specific rules around behavior in the car and make clear that these rules apply when he/she becomes the driver.
Your teen will be excited to drive, there is no doubt about that, but as with everything about growing up and taking more responsibility, he/she should have a clear understanding of the rules and the dangers of driving a car.
If you have prepared your future teen driver to be ready for the road you can feel confident that he/she will be a skilled driver and will reduce their risk of getting into a Connecticut auto accident.
