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How can teens protect their drivers?

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How can teens protect their drivers?

The Rules of the Road

  1. Wear seat belts. The car doesn’t move until everyone is buckled up — front seat and back, on every trip, every time.
  2. No drinking and no drugs.
  3. No distractions.
  4. No speeding.
  5. Limit extra passengers.

Are teen drivers good?

A recent study found that many teenagers did better behind the wheel than older drivers. The study, done by the University of California at Los Angeles, discovered that many teen drivers performed better than older drivers even when driving on some of California’s worst roads.

Should 16 year-olds drive pros and cons?

Pros & Cons of Driving at the Age of 16

  • Pro: Increased Independence. Prior to getting their driver’s license, teenagers must rely on their parents or older siblings to drive them to school, work, sporting events or social activities.
  • Cons: Lack of Experience.
  • Pro: More Time to Gain Experience.
  • Pro: Increased Responsibility.

Why do we need driver’s education for teen drivers?

Driver’s education programs are designed to teach teen drivers the rules of the road and to help them become safe drivers so they can acquire the necessary driving skills to prepare for and pass the road driving test and, ultimately, obtain a driver’s license.

What are the laws for teen safe driving?

Teen Safe Driving Laws and Related Penalties, Obtaining a Learner’s Permit, Connecticut Driver’s Manuals, Sample Knowledge Tests, and more information

What’s the legal drinking age for teen drivers?

Even though the minimum legal drinking age in every state is 21, data shows 16% of 15- to 18-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2018 had been drinking. Drugs other than alcohol – illicit as well as prescribed and over-the-counter – can affect your teen’s driving, so be sure you and your teen talk about driving and drug use, too.

What can I do to help my teen learn to drive?

Be a good role model. Remember that your child looks to you as a driver, so practice safe driving yourself. Set aside time to take your teen on practice driving sessions. It can be a great way to spend time together and to allow your teen to improve some basic driving skills. Your teen’s learning starts at home.