When your teen gets behind the wheel, it’s important that they know the risks they’re taking so they can take measures to avoid dangerous situations. Starting a discussion with your teenager about how many car accidents are caused by young drivers, and what factors are at play, is a great way to get your worries out in the open and educate your teen on driver safety. Here are some stats to get you started.
It is scary enough to see your teen take steps toward independently driving. Add winter conditions to the mix, and you have a good reason to be extra worried. While some situations are just completely out of your control, you can still sit down with your teenager to discuss how to handle the situations within their control.
As a parent or guardian of a pre-teen or teenager, you probably have wondered what age is appropriate to start your teen’s driving lessons. In fact, “What age can a teenager drive?” is a common Google query. While the answer to this question in terms of licensing is simply based on the legal requirements for your area, it does open a larger discussion about bringing driving lessons into your teen’s daily life long before they are eligible for their license.