{"id":19644,"date":"2017-07-14T16:42:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T23:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/?p=19644"},"modified":"2023-05-22T14:16:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T14:16:12","slug":"teen-driving-tips-for-parents-teaching-their-kids-to-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/car-insurance-3\/safety-blog\/teen-driving-tips-for-parents-teaching-their-kids-to-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Driving: Tips for Parents Teaching Their Kids to Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your teen is growing up and it\u2019s time for them to start learning how to drive<\/b>. Teaching your first time driver<\/b> can be a great bonding experience, but there are some potential dangers for you if you aren\u2019t prepared. There are even greater dangers for your teen driver<\/b> if you haven\u2019t properly prepared them, too.<\/p>\n
It is important to keep your teen safe<\/b> and teach give them proper instruction when they\u2019re learning to drive<\/b>. If they aren\u2019t taught well, they could become anxious on the road or unaware of certain hazards that could endanger their lives. Here are some teenage driving<\/b> guidelines that should help you when you\u2019re teaching your teen how to drive<\/b>.<\/p>\nBefore You Start<\/h2>\n
First, determine if your teen is ready to learn how to drive. Some teens may not be mature enough to start learning even though they are old enough to get their learning permit. As their guardian, you know your teen best and should make the call.<\/p>\n
If you think they are ready, first check with your auto insurance<\/b> provider to see if your teen is covered under your plan if you are using your car for driving lessons. You may need to get a new driver insurance<\/b> policy if you plan on having your teen drive your car regularly. Study your local teen driving laws<\/b> to know when and how to get a learner\u2019s permit in your state for your teen. All of this prep work will save you from potential headaches should something go awry during your driving lessons.<\/p>\nExplore the Vehicle<\/h2>\n