Teen Driving Posts

Teaching anyone how to drive can be terrifying and difficult, but teaching a teenager how to drive can be even more challenging and scary. Teenagers love to get on the road not thinking about what the road has in store for them. Many teenagers think that driving is just getting in the car and going somewhere, but they need to know that there is a lot of work to it. There are many things that the p...

Your teenager's friends are driving now!  It's time for The Speech.  Anytime one of my children wanted to travel with a teenage driver I gave them The Speech.  After your teenager introduces you to the teenage driver, it goes something like this:Ask to see their driver's license.Ask how long they have been driving.Ask if they have had any tickets, warnings or accidents.Ask if their ...

There is no such thing as a perfect first car for a teenager.  Each individual is different, drives differently, and has been taught differently.  Of course,  teenagers always have different things in mind when looking for their first car.  They go for the looks, the sportiness, how it sounds, and how much room it has for all their friends.  On the other hand, the parent h...

Do you remember the day you passed your drivers test, took your picture and waited expectantly for your new driver's license to come in the mail?  It was the best day of your life. It seems like only yesterday; and, now, it's your teenager's turn to pass the test.  Have they practiced enough in various conditions?  Have they studied the DMV pamphlet?  Did they pay attention dur...

When the time comes to buy your teenager’s first vehicle, there are many things to consider.  What kind of car does he want?  Which ones are the safest?  What will the gas mileage be?  Which ones are the most dependable?  With all these questions in mind, where to start can be confusing.  Going online and looking up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration i...