2010: Is Your Teen Ready to Drive...?
So your baby is all grown up (or you think he / she is) and wants to get his or her first driver's license. Having a teen on your auto policy is likely to raise the price of your insurance premium; there are things you can do to increase the chances for your teen to become a safe driver.
First, you need to set a good example. If you speed, tailgate, and or drive aggressively, your teen probably will also drive in that pattern.
Recommendation: Relax, slow down, and show your child high-way ethics and how to share road with other drivers.
Insist that your teen wear seat belt---wearing a seat belt has been proven to be the best way to prevent injuries in case of accident. Make sure that your teen wears his or her seat belt every time (he/she) drives.
Many teenagers think that they are 7 to 10 feet tall and bulletproof, and that nothing bad can happen to them while driving. But as a parent you know better, set a clear limit and take control before asking your child to seat behind the wheel. Studies have shown that teens are more easily distracted than more experienced drivers, and so, limit the amount of distractions while driving with your teenager(s) in the car.
You can restrict the number of people that your teen is allowed to have in the car or prohibit your teen from using the mobile phone, texting, or eating while driving.
Nighttime / snow or ice is a more dangerous time to drive, so set a "driving curfew" a time by which your teenager has to be back home. Drinking and driving: which is not safe for any driver (also against the law) must absolutely prohibited.
Dr. Fenibo Braide
Psychotherapist
01/11/10
First time / New driver
ReplyDelete1. Adjust seat to comfortable position
2. Adjust Rear and side mirrow
3. Avoid loud radio or music
4. Maintain recommended speed limit
5. Stay away from speed lane if necessary
6. Always look over your shoulder before change lane
7. Respect and obey state police and high way Trooper. Good Luck !!
Dr. Fenibo Braide