10 Tips to Help Keep New Drivers Safe

1.    Show kids you care.  If you have or know new drivers show them you care, give them advice.  They are looking for your guidance and direction.

2.    Know where your kids are going and whom they are going with.

3.    Limit the number of passengers in a car.  The more kids in a car, the easier the distractions and the greater the chances of them getting into an accident.

4.    Be a good role model.  Don’t talk on the cell phone or text when you drive.  If you don’t want kids (or anyone else) to do it, you shouldn’t either.

5.    Don’t cross solid lines.  When you pass on the right, not only is it illegal, but also you are now in the blind spot of another driver.  If this is a new driver, you’ve increased your chances of getting into an accident.

6.    Display your magnets in the line of sight for drivers and your window decals in the line of sight for truckers.  By keeping it in other drivers’ line of sight, everyone knows there is less experienced driver around them.

7.    Know the logo.  When you see a new driver on the road, give them room.  Their inexperience can lead to a misstep, which could be disastrous.  

8.    Back off a little and lay off the horn.  Especially when you see a new driver on the road.

9.    Go the speed limit.  If you want young drivers to learn how to drive, don’t drive at excessive speeds and/or take turns too fast.  Be a good role model.

10.    Listen to your kids.  They want you to give them direction, but they also have good ideas.  Listen to what they have to say.  They’ll reciprocate.  That doesn’t mean they rule the house and the car.  Remember who is the adult and who pays the insurance.


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