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Teen Driving - Statistics and Tips for Parents on Teen Driving

Teen driving is one of the biggest responsibilities our kids learn to do during the teen years. Help your teenager become a better driver with these tips, information on teen driving laws and statistics.

Parenting Contracts: Teen Driving

A printable parenting contract for parents of teens who need to set clear communication with their teen about driving, after they have their license.

Teaching Teenagers to Drive

A do's and don'ts list for parents who are teeaching their teens to drive. Includes tips on where teens should start driving, rules for teen driving and more.

Tips for New Teen Drivers

A drivers license and/or owning a car is one of the biggest responsibilities your teen may have. Here is a list of things your teen should know how to do before driving - complete with what should be kept in the car for emergencies.

Statistics for fatal crashes involoving teen drivers

The statistics of fatal crashes involoving teen drivers according to the AAA Foundation.

Bike Car Safety Habits

Parents overestimate children's bike, car safety habits.

Parent - Teen Intervention May Reduce Teen Driving Risk

Earlier research on teen driving showed traffic violations were four times more likely and car crashes almost seven times more likely when parents had fewer restrictions on their teens' driving with friends as passengers. Learn more here.

What are the statistics of fatal crashes involving teen drivers?

FAQ for parents and caregivers of teens who are driving. Teen driving statistics sourced by AAA.

Aren't parents anxious for their teens to drive?

Parents face a real dilemma when it comes to teen driving. On the one hand, most are quite anxious to give up the "chauffeur" duties and let their teens handle their own transportation. On the other hand, they are fearful of the increased risks this brings. Read more on the FAQ.

Why does graduated driver licensing improve driving proficiency?

Driving proficiency can be improved through measures that emphasize getting teens behind the wheel to practice. Read more on the FAQ.

How can teens get around to school and jobs?

Most states allow exceptions in the case of driving to school or work or for farm-related activities. Read more on the FAQ.

Does graduated licensing discriminate against teenagers?

The simple answer is no, read the whole teen driving FAQ for the whole answer.

Why do teen drivers have 'greater risk exposure'?

Teen drivers are different from other drivers, and their crash experience is different. Read more on the FAQ.

Why does graduated driver licensing enhance safe driving motivation?

Graduated driver licensing not only helps the novice driver better cope with risks, but also enhances the motivation to drive safely and play by the rules. Read more on the FAQ.

Is driver education the best way to learn to drive?

A good program that combines both classroom learning and behind-the-wheel training is an effective way to learn basic driving skills. Read more on the FAQ.

What is meant by teen driving inexperience and risk-taking behavior?

Teen impulsiveness is a natural behavior, but it results in poor driving judgment.

What are the four main benefits to graduated drivers licensing?

Young novice drivers are a highway safety problem for many reasons, primarily a combination of immaturity, inexperience and high-risk driving exposure. Read more on the FAQ.

How does graduated driver licensing reduce risk exposure?

Exposure-reducing components work to lower risk in teen driving. Read more on the FAQ.

How does graduated driver licensing expand the learning process?

By giving teens the resources they need to be better at driving in steps, instead of giving a teen all of the responsibilities of driving all at once. Read more on the FAQ.

How to Set the Limits on Teen Driving

When your teen passes his/her drivers test it isn't time to panic, it's time to have a talk.Teen driving can be scary for some parents, so teaching responsible teen driving is the way to go.

Impaired Teen Driving

A multi-page feature: 'Introducing the NCADD & Statistics'; 'Girls More Likely to Drink Because of Peer Pressure'; Some States Fight Back Using Graduated Licensing as a Preventative Method'.

Teen Driving Poll: Who Pays for Car Insurance?

'Who should pay for car insurance when your teen becomes a new driver?' Vote in this teen driving poll and give your opinion!

Danger Signs for Fatigue in Teen Driving

What your teen needs to know about drowsiness when your teen is driving.

Teen Driving

Article on teen driving by Bob Bondurant, former professional race car driver, now president of the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Arizona and consumer advisor for Ford Motor Company.

Saving Teenage Lives

Extensive resource placed online by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for safe teen driving.
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