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Parental Responsibility: Parents must determine when their teen is truly ready to drive, beyond just meeting state requirements. A structured approach combining progressive privileges with clear consequences helps reinforce responsible driving habits. Many parents find that a written driving agreement helps establish expectations.
Enforcing Consequences: Rule violations should lead to clear penalties like stricter curfews, loss of driving privileges, or fines. Parents must enforce rules consistently and discuss driving experiences to address mistakes.
Passenger Safety & Peer Influence: Teens should also be aware of the risks of riding with inexperienced peers. Encourage them to prioritize safety and never hesitate to call for a ride if they feel unsafe.
(1-3 months of licensure) Daylight driving only
Low-stress conditions (light traffic, good road conditions)
No passengers
No music
Check in with parent before leaving and after arriving
(4-6 months of licensure)Nighttime driving with a curfew and no passengers
Low-stress conditions (light traffic, good road conditions)
Check in with parent before leaving and after arriving for nighttime driving only
Limited daytime passengers
Daytime music allowed
(6-9 months of licensure)Nighttime driving with one passenger
Check in with parent before leaving and after arriving for nighttime driving only
Nighttime music allowed
(9-12 months of licensure)All road and traffic conditions allowed
Check in with parent before leaving and after arriving for rain or snow only