As a Family Insurance Specialist, I help families with teen drivers on a daily basis. Unfortunately, I don't only help them find the right protection for their needs, but I also hear about claims they make - or worse. I've had lots of opportunity to learn the results of inexperienced or careless mistakes teens make behind the wheel.
There are many dangers that teens face on the road: The effects of alcohol, distractions, and careless driving, as well as loss of control over the vehicle, can have severe consequences.In order to make your teen a safer driver, you have to provide them with as much opportunity to gain experience as possible, before you allow them to drive unsupervised. It is recommended that every teen get at least 100 hours behind the wheel while being supervised. Driving schools, at best, give your teen 6 hours of supervised driving time.
That means, it is up to you to make sure your teen gets the necessary experience.The lack of experience is why teens are 5 times more likely to get into accidents than experienced drivers! And, it is your responsibility as a parent to make sure your teen gets this experience of driving in different situations.
We have an excellent tool in helping you accomplish this task. It's called the "Safe Teen Driver Guide". This 16 step home study driving course gives you a lesson plan and driving exercises that cover the most important skills that every teen must master.
This guide will help you make your teen's supervised driving time most effective. Contact my office today to get a copy at 256-765-2200. It can really give your teen the experience and skill to come home safely every time they grab the car keys.
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