Do you have a teenager who is getting their driving permit? SingleDad.com is your #1 resource for Teen Advice
SingleDad Parenting advice on Teen Driving
| Author: RJ | Posted: 03/19/10 | ||
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Introduction (Summary)
Do you have a teenager who is getting their driving permit? SingleDad.com is your #1 resource for Teen Advice
Necessary Things:
- A Teenager
- A Parent with a Car
- Car insurance
Step 1:
The best advice I can offer any parent is to make sure you have the right attitude before jumping in a car with our teenager. Nothing is more emotionally difficult for a teenager than a distracted parent. Make sure you have a clear mind and are ready to offer your wisdom and patients. Another great idea that I recommend is that your teen’s first 10 hours of driving should be in a parking lot or a flat open area. It helps to have you teenager adjust to the “starting and stopping” of your vehicle. It is also a great place to have your teen adjust to using the mirrors and looking around with their eyes and keeping their hands on the wheel. Take my advice; 10 hours in a parking lot will help you and your teen feel more comfortable before taking to the streets.
Step 2:
The next steps I can offer are easy to remember and can make a huge difference in your entire experience with your teen. First step: Keep a calm voice. If you want great results, keeping a calm, cool voice when you’re “coaching” your child on the road can produce positive results. No shouting or panicking in the car. Chaos plus Chaos only make more chaos and you have to remember that you are sitting in the passenger seat and you need to keep your driver as calm as possible. The next step: Sit relaxed and avoid a lot of hand gestures or sudden moves. This goes without saying; the more you move around, the more you are distracting your teen. Keep your cool and stay seated. Don’t do the “power lean” towards the driver’s side when your teen is making a poor turn. Just remember, any injury to the car can be repaired…That’s what insurance is for!
Step 3:
The final step is positive reinforcement. Make sure to compliment and find something positive to say that your teen is doing throughout the driving experience. I have recently found this with my own teenager and our results have been fantastic! Keeping a positive attitude, staying calm, avoid hand gestures and offering positive reinforcement are my key tips on making your next teen driving experience a positive one. If you are having more difficulty with your overall experience, make sure to watch this video and send me your comments via e-mail: rj@singledad.com
Tips and Tricks:
- Have the right attitude
Warnings:
- Each state has different driving requirements.
