How to Survive Your New Teenage Driver
When a teenager becomes a driver…
…16, that magic, “I can’t wait” age for a teenager, is the same age that often times sends a parent into survival mode. For teenagers it’s a rite of passage, a symbol of freedom and independence, fun with friends and joy rides, but for parents it can mean the possibility of needing another car, increased insurance costs, and most of all, worrying every time their teenager gets behind the wheel. Even if your new driver is a good driver, they are still young and inexperienced, and worry still exists.
Friends and family often jokingly say, “Get your children off the streets, Suzy Q is behind the wheel.”
Whether they are joking or not, driving is serious business, and we need our teenagers to think so too.
Click here for some ideas to help your teen take driving seriously and to give you a little peace of mind.
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