The information below was developed to help parents with their newly licensed driver.
1.SET A GOOD EXAMPLE
"Do As I Say, Not As I Do" Doesn't Work!
2. SET GROUND RULES: in order to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate maturity and responsibility.
• Teach your teen to use seatbelts
3. MAKE SURE THE STUDENT IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL CONTROLS AND SAFETY DEVICES WITHIN THE VEHICLE
4. EXPECT YOUR STUDENT TO MAKE MISTAKES
• Separate physical errors (turning the wheel too soon) from mental errors
• Look for positive situations to make positive compliments
5. REFRAIN FROM TALKING TOO MUCH
• Discuss driving route prior to driving
• Give proper advance warnings for maneuvers
• Keep the directions simple
6. REMAIN CALM
• keep a sense of humor
• Give your teen gentle, constructive critiques of their driving, and keep your temper in check.
• Parent - Teen Agreement : This guide was designed as a teaching tool and it contains valuable advice, checklists, a driving log,
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No more holding that phone while driving under new law in Washington State.
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• Video on the Dangers of Cell Phone & Protective (Click Here) to Download.