The first years behind the wheel are the riskiest of a driver's life. Teens face higher crash rates due to inexperience and distraction, but clear rules and steady guidance make a real difference.
Set Clear Ground Rules
- No phones while driving, period.
- Limit passengers, extra teens multiply distraction.
- Set a curfew, late-night driving is far riskier.
- Always buckle up, every seat, every trip.
Practice Together
Supervised practice in varied conditions, rain, highways, night, builds judgment no classroom can. A written parent-teen driving agreement sets expectations and consequences clearly.
Plan for Emergencies
Teach teens what to do after a breakdown or minor collision: move to safety, call for help, and never confront an aggressive driver. Keep an emergency kit in the car.
Pair these habits with a family-wide emergency contact plan and broader preparedness.
Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
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