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By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide
Planning a road trip? Let your teen do some of the driving.
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Experience is often the best tutor. This is especially true when your teen is learning to drive or has recently gotten his/her license. Long road trips give parents an opportunity to allow their teen to drive in areas that are new to them. A teen from the city could get experience on hilly country roads and vice-versa. Model good driving habits and hand over the wheel to set your teen up for successful roads trips later in his/her life. Parenting Contract for Teen Driving How to Set the Limits on Driving Tips for New Teen Drivers FAQ: Why does graduated driver licensing improve driving proficiency?
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- Let your teen make some important choices.
- Give your teen the responsibility of having his/her own money to spend.
- Give your teen the responsibilities of his/her own personal items.
- Set the rules and limits up before you leave.
- Planning a road trip? Let your teen do some of the driving.
- Keep the peace.
- Let your teen bring a friend.
- Vacation separately, but together.
- Remember that this is your vacation too.
- Enjoy your teen’s company and create some fun memories.
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