1.  Bad Habits.  Does mom or dad have a driving habit that drives you nuts?  Well, check yourself.  New drivers often pick up good and bad habits from their parents.

2.  Following too closely.  Is that guy tailgating you?  Chances are it’s another teen driver.

3.  Speeding.  You may have keener hand-eye coordination and better reflexes than your parents, but inexperiences on the road makes speeding your quickest route to a crash.

4.  Safety belts.  If you think wearing a safety belt makes you look uncool, think again.  Wouldn’t you rather be wearing a seat belt than a body cast?

5.  Driving while impaired.  Drinking and driving don’t ever mix.  Impaired performance and inexperience makes for a deadly combination.

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The more parents can be a source of information to their teen drivers, the better.  Do some fact finding and help your kids know the responsibilities of the road.  Here are some useful websites and what information they each offer.

www.aaa.com
AAA’s website features information on drivers education, approved driving schools, graduated licensing, car buying, car insurance, car loans, approved auto repair facilities and maintenance recordkeeping.

www.iii.org
The Insurance Information Institute offers information on automobile insurance.

www.nicb.org
The National Insurance Crime Bureau will tell you what are the most frequently stolen vehicles.

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