Parent Page A driver's license is one of the biggest status symbols among high school students. Getting a driver's license is not only a social asset but it makes the adolescent feel more independent than ever before. Parents no longer have to do the driving - the teen can get places on his or her own. Most teens count the hours and days until they can get their learners permit (usually age 16) and take their driving test to demonstrate driving competence. Some teens however, may be pushed to drive by peer or parental pressures before they feel ready. Parents often have many concerns and fear for their teen's safety on the road. Our purpose is to empower concerned parents to with a smooth and effective roadmap to maximizing your son or daughter’s driving safety, lowering your liability, and keeping your costs low. We continuously research the best driving schools, latest risk mitigation techniques, hottest car technologies, so we can guide you through a simple 1-2-3 decision making process. While certain threats are out of our control, risks can be mitigated by as much as 50-75% by following these simple rules: 1. Get to know your local driving laws 2. Hire the very best driving instructor 3. Buy a Safe Car, equipped with the right preventative & injury reduction technologies 4. Buy appropriate insurance, protect yourself against liability and litigation, without paying too much 5. Invest in Advanced Driving Education & sharpen skills 6. Impose boundaries respectfully. Create an incentive for staying crash free. 7. Prepare yourself and your teen in advance for the unexpected. Preparation is power. *Excerpt from American Academy of child & adolescent psychiatry
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