DealDash’s Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

Have a teen who is driving or will be soon? Read these safety tips from DealDash.

As a teen approaches their 16th (or 17th, depending on your state) birthday their parents must get ready to prepare another driver for the open road. It can be a scary thought having your child operating a motor vehicle so you need to make sure that they are fully prepared for the privilege of driving a car. Here are three safety tips that will assist in making sure that your child is a safe driver. Read on for more information from DealDash.

No Drunk Driving, Please

You want your child to definitely say no to operating a  motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Not only can this result in a deadly car accident it can also result in fines, and jail or prison time. Newly licensed teen drivers are at a big enough risk when they are on the road due to inexperience they do not need to add to the risk but driving under the influence.

Please make a pact (print it up and sign it) saying that you will pick them up anywhere and anytime that they call as long as they do not drive drunk or get into a car with an impaired driver. Also, include that they will not face any punishment if they call you for help. Make sure to periodically check in with them that they remember your agreement. 

Keep the Distractions to a Minimum

Distractions such as technology, loud music, or too many people in the car is also something that should be discussed with your teen. Make sure that they keep their focus on  road. Tell them that it will be a while before they can drive with a car full of friends. Also, have them keep their cell phone away in a pocket or purse where it won’t encourage them to use it while the are out driving. Keeping as many distractions as you can away from your teen driver is going to help you keep them safe. In some states, teens are only permitted to drive with adults or one other teen in the car when they first receive their license. Check out the laws in your state for more information.

Seat Belts. Every.Single.Time.

It cannot be stressed enough how important it is for your teen to wear their seat belt while driving a car. Over half of the teens that were killed in car crashes were not wearing their seat belts. You need to keep telling your teen driver how important driving with a seat belt on is so that putting it on will become a habit. Honestly, this good habit begins in childhood. Be sure that you are wearing your seat belt at all times.

My personal rule is that the car stays in “Park” until everyone’s (including the adults) seat belts are fastened. I was so proud of my daughter the other day – we were at the YMCA, it was raining, and we had parked in the back of the parking lot. Before we got out I saw a spot open up by the door, so I started to move the car. My daughter said “MAMA! You need to put your seat belt on before the car moves!” And so I did. That’s one girl that will always put on her seat belt, thankfully.

Thanks For Reading

Having a teenage driver can be a scary prospect. However, if you take the time to prepare them for this privilege you  will have a much simpler time in keeping them safe while they are on the open road.

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This sponsored DealDash blog article was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this article. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashTips.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.