What Can You Do? Talk to your teen about the rules and responsibilities involved in driving. Share some stories and statistics related to teen drivers and distracted driving.
Information for North Carolina teen drivers who are applying for a learner’s permit and driver’s license in NC—learn all the DMV’s requirements.
The teenage years are an exciting time for teens who have a new sense of independence in the car, whether it’s as a new driver or a passenger in a friend’s car.
Did you know that there are NEW requirements for new teen drivers starting January 1, 2007? Called Joshua’s Law, it states that if you are 16 years old, you must complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Driver Services in order to receive a Class D License.
Impact Teen Drivers is the nation’s leading voice on texting & driving, teen distracted & reckless driving education.
IIHS is known for its ratings of new vehicles, but for many families, a brand new Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick + isn’t in the budget for a teen’s vehicle. In a national phone survey conducted for IIHS of parents of teen drivers, 83 percent of those who bought a vehicle for their teenagers said they bought it used (see background research).
Consider Other Drivers. Don’t drive like you own the road. Drive like you own the car. Don’t make assumptions about what other drivers are going to do.
Looking for the safest used vehicle for your teens? If a new model isn’t in your budget, consult our list of the best used vehicles for teens.
8 WELCOMING YOUR NEW DRIVER • Plan ahead for challenges you are likely to face. A parent-teen driving contract is a good line of defense against compromising on safety
There aren’t too many cars that fit the bill, but we hand-selected a group that both new drivers and their loved ones might actually be able to agree on. The five-door Mazda3 is a perfect beginners car. It’s not ugly, it can move ( but not too quickly), it gets great fuel economy, and when equipped
