{"id":1148,"date":"2018-07-19T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allenandallen.com\/safe-teen-driving-how-to-help-your-teenage-new-driver\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T19:00:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T00:00:59","slug":"conducir-adolescente-seguro-como-ayudar-a-su-nuevo-conductor-adolescente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allenandallen.com\/es\/blog\/safe-teen-driving-how-to-help-your-teenage-new-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo ayudar a su nuevo conductor adolescente a mejorar sus habilidades y seguridad"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a Virgina personal injury attorney<\/a>, I have seen the after effects of many terrible car accidents. As the father of twin boys that recently received their licenses, I can’t help but worry every time they get behind the wheel of a car.\u00a0 I know they have both taken the driver’s education class in school, gone through “behind the wheel” training, completed the required amounts of driving during the day, at night, on the highway, and on back roads, but I know this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the things they really need: continued education and experience.<\/p>\n

\"Teen<\/p>\n

What can parents do to help newly licensed teen drivers?<\/h2>\n

As parents we must continue to do everything in our power to impress upon teen drivers that they are now participating in something that could have grave effects on themselves or others for the rest of their lives.\u00a0 Your teen still believes they are “bullet proof” and does not truly understand the risks associated with driving.\u00a0 They do not believe their decisions while on the road actually could bring about bad consequences. So – what can we do?<\/p>\n

1. Lead By Example<\/h3>\n

We need to drive so that our teens can model our behavior.\u00a0 That means to make sure we watch our speed; wear our seat belts; do not text or use our phones in an unsafe manner; keep safe following distances; obey traffic laws; don’t drink and drive; and don’t get upset due to other drivers or traffic conditions.<\/p>\n

This may be the hardest thing for us parents to do because we are set in our ways – right or wrong.\u00a0 But we must understand that we are teaching our kids that behavior \u00a0is ok even when we know it really isn’t.<\/p>\n

2. Continue To Educate<\/h3>\n

Every time you ride or drive with your teen, talk about what they are doing and why they are doing it. Inquire into many areas of the trip: Which lane is the best for their purpose? What are they looking for up the road that could be a potential hazard?\u00a0 What kinds of things have they noticed other drivers do that have been dangerous?\u00a0 Based on the current weather, should they be altering their driving behavior? In what way? Why?<\/p>\n

I have found that if you are able to talk about anticipating things “coming up” as they travel, then teenage drivers are more prepared when they occur.\u00a0 This method of teaching is a lot more positive and works a lot better than waiting until your teenage driver doesn’t react as you think they should, and then trying to direct or teach during the middle of the chaos.\u00a0 Often the urgency of the situation at that point may cause you to raise your voice in a way that’s likely to just fluster and distract your teenage driver, instead of being the helpful learning experience that you really want.<\/p>\n

3. Set Expectations Before Your Teenager Starts To Drive<\/h3>\n

Decide on your ground rules that you expect your teen driver to follow, and discuss these ground rules in advance.\u00a0 Explain to your teenager that these rules must be followed if your teen plans on using your car.<\/p>\n

Consider rules like:<\/p>\n