Parents' Role in Developing Safe Teen Drivers
Train and Monitor Teens' Driving, and Establish Rules
Parents need to train their teens on a variety of road types and in different conditions (nighttime, rain, snow). The more supervised experience, the safer the teen driver. Continue to monitor and train teens during the period of greatest crash risk — the first six to 12 months after licensure.
To minimize the risks of crashes, injuries and death, talk with your teen and establish clear and reasonable driving rules that favor safety over convenience. Follow through with consequences.
Parents' Role in Developing Safe Teen Drivers — Laws, FAQs and Tips
Train teen on a variety of road types (urban, rural) and in different conditions (nighttime, rain, snow).
Provide significant supervised driving experience for the teen — use driving skills checklist.
Talk with teen to reinforce teen driver laws and set limits (such as passengers, nighttime driving) — use driving contract between parent and teen.
Continue to monitor and train teens during the period of greatest crash risk — the first six to 12 months after licensure.
FAQs — answers for parents and teens
Resources for Parents of Teen Drivers