Teach Your Teen How To Be A Safe Driver

Even if you decide to sign your teenager up for an expensive driving course, you will still be the primary influencer in the way your child tackles the roadways for their entire lives. Before they ever take their first lesson, talk to them about the importance of safe driving.

Talk Statistics

Every year thousands of drivers are involved in auto accidents, some even fatal. Do your homework, find out the yearly statistics for your area and make sure your teen understands that these aren’t just numbers, but these are real lives and families affected by reckless driving.

Discuss The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is one of the primary causes of auto accidents in the United States. Many states have now even adopted “no cell phone” and “hands free” laws to help save lives. Talk to your teenager about the thousands of lives that are lost each year due to text messaging, eating while driving, or even falling asleep at the wheel.

Set Boundaries

In those first few months when teenagers are learning how to drive, it’s crucial that they give the road their full attention. During this learning period, set limits on the distance they are able to travel alone and how many passengers are allowed in the car with them. Many parents choose to restrict any passengers in the car during these first few months to help avoid distractions all together.

Lead By Example

The biggest way to help your child prepare for the road is to teach by example. They’ve been watching you their entire lives and they believe more of what they see you do than what they hear you say. If you don’t want your child driving recklessly, be careful how you drive. Keep your cell phone put away and give the roads your full attention. We would love to have your business, but more than that, our hope is that your family never NEEDS our service due to an auto accident. In the unfortunate event that you or someone in your family is involved in an auto accident, call us today so we can help you get back on the road and back to life as usual.