Parent safety guidelines for teen drivers 22 Articles

by Steve Erickson

The Lunacy of Teenage Driving Last night at about 11:30 I was awakened by a persistent and annoying knocking on my bedroom door that was increasing in both tempo and tenor. It was my wife's son stating, "It's an emerg...read more

by Casey Holley

In today's society, many parents worry about their teenage children engaging in activities such as smoking, drinking, doing drugs and having sex. There is another big danger for teens that all parents need to think about....read more

by Lauri Jean Crowe

Although I haven't been a teenager in nearly twenty years, I still remember my first driving experiences. You see, even though I was a good kid and followed all the rules my parents and driving instructor taught me, I stil...read more

by Russell Dawson

The simple fact that you are reading this article is proof that you care enough about your child to want to keep your teen safe. The question is, do you care enough about his or her safety to keep your teen on a tight lea...read more

by Richard Ballinger

Building Trust in Teen drivers. As many parents are painfully aware trust and communication between them and their Teens can be difficult to bridge at times. With the adolescence desire for independence and lack of resp...read more

by Sharon Lea Hill

TEEN DRIVERS AND TEXT MESSAGING DON'T MIX In the State of Washington, my 16-year old daughter had to take a driving course in order to get her license. We paid $350 for that and she passed, but I don't think she learned...read more

by Paul Lines

Teens, in every area of their lives are on the threshold of becoming adults, and want to push the boundaries just to see how far they can go with this newfound freedom from parental control. Driving to them is no exception...read more

by Derry Lennon

Driving skill,as with any skill,is only gained through experience.Here in Ireland the vast majority of fatal road accidents involve young drivers and often occur in the early hours of the morning. This points to inexper...read more

by Diana Claude

Why do Teenagers Speed ? I am an advanced driving instructor and have been a professional driver for years. I have taught many sixteen year old how to drive. Whenever I have a student that had a tendency to speed I ...read more

by Mitch Bensel

Seatbelts;;HMMMMMMmmmmm For the past 31 years I have driven a vehicle of some sort. The past laws did not include nor stress wearing a seatbelt. Most of the cars didn't even have belts that even worked back in ...read more

by Dorothy Wilde

The teen drivers feel very excited when they first get their driving license. Driving a vehicle alone and at one's sweet will provides much enthusiasm and excitement to the new driver. It is the duty of elders to make sure...read more

by Rob Dacosta

Teen drivers should drive exceptionally careful and good, parents shouldn't show them pleasure in driving abysmally poor and recklessly dangerous. The three worst mistakes teen drivers make: 1) There are the 'posted', ...read more

by Allison Whitehead

It doesn't do any harm to subject your teen to a harsh reality check. As soon as they have their licence, they'll be wanting to drive as much as possible, and if you think they're likely to be the type that drives too fas...read more

by Cacee Spencer

Don't! Yes, I said, DON"T, let your children drive, until they have the experience they need to do so. I am the mother of three, 17,15,&12. My seventeen year old daughter got her license on October 25, or so of '06. Almo...read more

by Donncha Burke

Stop the carnage! Every time I sit into my car, I just think for a mere second, what if I was involved in an a bad accident? This is becoming an all too common thought, in the minds of our road using public. This is becau...read more

by Joe Gadrow

14 things teens must know before they get behind the wheel Teens most follow these rules to be able to drive and and be safe. 1 No speeding, where you going will be there when you get there. 2 Buckle up it's the la...read more

by Babs Pomp

The attributes of teenagers stand in direct contrast to the attributes of a good driver: * Teens are impulsive; good drivers need to slow down, and think carefully. * Teens like to be noticed; good drivers make their...read more

by Alicia Villines

Should Your Teen Drive? Does your teen need you to remind them to do their homework? Do you need to make sure s/he is awake on school mornings? If you didn't enforce a curfew, would your teen stay out all night? Are ...read more

by Madhusoodanan.K.P.

Now a days, it is hard for many parents to get their teens to listen, leave alone having a heart to heart talk. However firm, positive,affectionate requests can (no commands will be ever taken by a teen;this is an issu...read more

by Earl Darrington

I know your newly-lisenced teen thinks he's ready to drive to the moon on his own, but from where you sit, that probably isn't the case. Yet even though you'd probably like to chain his new 1992 Jetta to the driveway, it m...read more