Teens learning to drive is a parent's best dream and worst nightmare! It's the BEST when we don't have to drive them to and from every activity, but it's SO SCARY. I mean, their brains are not fully developed, and we're putting them in charge of a lethal machine. Yikes!
This week we talk about the steps to getting a driver's license, as well as how to keep your risk-taking teen a little safer.
- Steps to getting a license
- Scary statistics
- How to help your teen drive more safely
Resources:
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Teen Driver Source
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Teen Driving Plan
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Learner Permit, Zero Fatalities
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9 Free Apps to Help Your Students Pass Their Driving Exam, Driving School
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Jane E. Brody, Helping Teenagers to Be Safer Drivers, NY Times
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Keep Teen Drivers Safe, CDC
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Safe Vehicles for Teens, IIHS
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Parent-Teen Driving Agreement, Health Children Org
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Teen’s Biggest Safety Threat is Sitting on the Driveway, NSC,
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Driving Restrictions for Teen Driver’s By Age in Utah, Utah Gov
