Tips for Parents

Ten Tips for Teaching a Young Driver

1. Identify your vehicle as a "STUDENT DRIVER".

2. Use a "passenger rear view mirror".

3. Review the driving skills you wish to teach your young adult.

4. Be patient. go slow, take time, & reassure.

5. Allow only you and your student in the vehicle. Keep distractions to a minimum; No Radio or Cell Phones!

6. Begin basic instruction in a school or church parking lot; where traffic is light.

7. Advance training into your neighborhood then expand training onto heavier traveled roads.

8. Use our Student Driver Training Form to map your progress.

9. Set up a consistent driver training schedule.

10. If an emergency situation should arise, your best friend is the BRAKE!