Saturday, December 15, 2007

Tips For Parents Of New Drivers Teen

Obtaining a driver's license is a milestone in a young person life. Every year around 9000 to 16 and 17 years behind the wheel in the country with their drivers licenses. Young drivers are already at risk of road accidents, because of the combination of inexperience and the conduct of distractions, like other passengers in the car, eating or talking on cellphones. In fact, collisions are the leading cause of death for people aged 15-20. These risks of accidents are greater when the driver is using illegal drugs, such as marijuana, as well.

Here are some guidelines to follow their parents can help prevent adolescent substance abuse, drinking and driving and distracted:

Know What's in the car :-one of the most common forms High School seniors report is smoking marijuana in their cars. There are many products on the market and to conceal drugs like everyday items, such as cans and soda CD cases, teenagers who can easily be transported in the car without attracting attention. Parents must become familiar with these issues and other places to hide drugs and conducting occasional checks.

Map Out a Plan: Putting limits on driving, especially in high risk conditions, such as at night or on the road, in bad weather and with other teenagers in the car. Limit your teen from riding with other new drivers, and make sure he or she never gets in a car with other young people who have consumed alcohol or drugs.

Take Caution: Know where your teen is, and what it is. Get to know your teen friends and their friends parents. Be sure you know the route they intend to drive at the time of departure.


Establish


Pit Stops: Develop control over time with your teen-a time when your child asks, and gives a state where it is located and what it is.

Go for a Spin: Strengthen safe driving skills with your teen, even after a license for the long drives. This can also be a good opportunity to catch up and hold a conversation on important issues, such as drugs.

To keep teen drivers safe on the road, Many states impose rules on the number of passengers teen drivers can have in the car, the use of cellular telephones and the number of hours of new drivers can be on the road. Check with your state Department of websites for details.

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