Parents Guide for New Teen Drivers
Summary
In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, for 16 to 17 year old teens, the deadly crash rate per mile driven is almost three times the rate for drivers who are 20 years and older. And, 1,908 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 died in 2016 in a vehicle crash, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) figures. These include: Also show them where the insurance card, registration and car manual are located. Have them practice driving the car on different roads so they get good at: Once your teen driver begins mastering these skills, go on to exposing them to different levels of traffic (i.e. highways), times of day and weather conditions. Put a copy of it on your fridge so it stays visible daily and instills the importance of safe driving in your teen.