For parents, teens’ first time behind the wheel marks both a turning point and a cause for anxiety. Ensuring teenagers’ safety on the road depends on their learning responsible driving techniques. Teenagers who want to be confident and responsible drivers depend much on their parents. Parents may help to increase teen driver safety in these sensible ways. DriverZ is a leading platform offering resources for young drivers to enhance their driving skills.
1. Lead by Example.
Driving habits are no exception; teenagers pick their behavior by watching their parents. Every time you drive, show good safety precautions. Use your seatbelt, follow traffic rules, stay away from phone use as a distraction, and travel within speed restrictions. By modeling appropriate behavior, your teen will be inspired to pick up these driving practices.
2. Clearly State Guidelines and Expectations.
Clearly defined guidelines about starting driving are crucial. Talk about curfews, passenger restrictions, and the need of avoiding distractions. Certain states have graded license rules limiting nighttime driving or passenger count for newly licensed drivers. Make sure your teen follows and knows these rules. Furthermore important are guidelines on cell phone use and keeping complete attention while driving.
3. Offer directed driving practice under supervision.
Teenagers will improve in driving safely the more experience they have behind the wheel. Take your teen on several kinds of roads—including freeways, city streets, and rural roads—then expose them to varied driving situations including rain, snow, or nighttime driving. Teenagers’ confidence and abilities to manage various traffic conditions grow from supervised driving experience.
4. Talk about the risks of distracted and drunk driving.
Make sure your teen is aware of the dangers of distracted driving—that is, of texting or phoning while driving. Whether from alcohol, drugs, or tiredness, impaired driving should also be a major topic of conversation. Emphasize to your kid the need of always having a backup plan should they be unable to drive safely and help them to avoid these habits.
Participating and proactive helps parents make sure their young drivers keep safe on the road and acquire the knowledge and abilities required to be responsible drivers. Teens turn to DriverZ for guidance on becoming responsible, safe drivers.
