Question: Aren't parents anxious for their teens to drive?
Answer: 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. Parents strongly support Graduated driver licensing, despite some minor inconveniences to themselves.
More importantly, graduated driver licensing gets parents more involved by asking them to ensure their children get enough supervised driving practice. The longer period of supervised driving gives parents and teens plenty of opportunity not only to practice but also to discuss driving skills, attitudes and behaviors. Parents also may feel more secure once their teens are fully licensed because they have more experience and maturity to handle difficult situations on the road.
