Top 5 Things to Teach Your Teen About Driving

There are so many things to teach your teen, but where do you start? Here are the top 5 things to teach your teen about driving.

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Do not drive distracted Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous.

Distractions include texting, eating, drinking, and grooming while driving.

The most common distraction for teens is mobile use. Texting while driving requires the driver's manual, visual, and cognitive attention.

When the driver's eyes are off the road, the driver is basically driving blind. Educate your teens about the dangers of texting and driving. In 2011, there were over 3,000 people killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Be a good example and also avoid distractions while driving. 2.
How to drive in rain and snow Rain and snow can be quite difficult to drive in.
If you are driving in such hazardous conditions, you should always turn on your headlights. Headlights improve your visibility, and headlights will also make you visible to other drivers.

Drive safely and cautiously in such weather.
The roads can be slippery, and you want ample room to brake in case of any emergencies. Avoid driving on the sides of the road.
Water tends to puddle on the sides of the road.

3.

What to do after an auto accident Car accidents are incredibly traumatic. Teach your teen how to handle a car accident.

This will make the experience much easier and simpler.

Your teen should always have pen and paper. In the case of an accident, your teen will need these tools to write down the other driver's information.
Tell your teen to remain calm after the accident. After the crash, it is best to pull over to the side. You will want to move out of the way of oncoming traffic to a safe location.

Call the police and your insurance agent. They will help you handle the car accident. Your teen should gather the driver's name, address, phone number, email address, license plate number, insurance carrier, and insurance policy number. If possible, your teen should take pictures of the damage, accident location, and the people in the accident.

4. What to do when you're stopped by a police officer Stay calm.
Pull over to the first available safe location.
The police officer will ask for your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof insurance. Do not leave your vehicle, and only get out if the officer asks you to.
Be polite and courteous.
The officer will go back to the police vehicle to run your information. After the officer runs your information, you will receive your ticket.

Sign the ticket.

Even if your teen signs the ticket, he or she still has the right to dispute it in traffic court. 5. How to protect your tires Have your car regularly maintained.
Check your tire air pressure. Tire blowouts are often caused by low tire air pressure levels.