| Begin building your teen's awareness
of what's happening on the road.
Prepare yourself — and your car — for this exciting new phase
in your teen's life.
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| 1. |
When your teen is in your car with
you, explain your thought processes and rationale. For example, "I'm
turning left here, and noticing such-and-such." Or, "I'm
turning right at the corner here, but watching the pedestrians. They
may step off the curb as I'm turning." |
| 2. |
Model safe driving behavior.
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| 3. |
Practice route planning / map reading.
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| 4. |
A new driver in the family may affect
your vehicle insurance coverage, review your current situation with
your Autoplan broker. |
| 5. |
Your teen must understand how vehicle
insurance works. Gather cost information in anticipation of this discussion.
Find out your deductibles, how much your insurance will increase if
your teen has an at-fault crash, the typical cost of even minor car
repairs due to crashing. You must also discus liability issues arising
from injury that your teen may cause. Your Autoplan broker is a good
source of information. |
| 6. |
Begin thinking about the house
rules you want to implement. Decide which rules are appropriate
for your situation, and discuss with your teen. Make sure your teen
knows that driving privileges will come with rules. |
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If your teen doesn't seem
interested in driving, don't push it.
Remind your teen that driving is a privilege that must
be earned. If you feel that your teen is not ready for a learner's licence,
don't allow them to apply for one.
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