Teens learning to drive is a parent’s best dream and worst nightmare! It’s the BEST when we don’t have to drive them to and from every activity, but it’s SO SCARY. I mean, their brains are not fully developed, and we’re putting them in charge of a lethal machine. Yikes!
This week we talk about the steps to getting a driver’s license, as well as how to keep your risk-taking teen a little safer.
- Steps to getting a license
- Scary statistics
- How to help your teen drive more safely
Resources:
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Teen Driver Source
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Teen Driving Plan
Learner Permit, Zero Fatalities
9 Free Apps to Help Your Students Pass Their Driving Exam, Driving School
Jane E. Brody, Helping Teenagers to Be Safer Drivers, NY Times
Keep Teen Drivers Safe, CDC
Safe Vehicles for Teens, IIHS
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement, Health Children Org
Teen’s Biggest Safety Threat is Sitting on the Driveway, NSC,
Driving Restrictions for Teen Driver’s By Age in Utah, Utah Gov
