Safe Teen Driving Tips for Sale near Augusta, GA

The more practice that your teen has behind the wheel, the better off they will be. When you’re are searching for a safe-driving course to enroll your teen in, you’re going to want to check your state’s motor vehicle department, where they will have a complete list of approved courses. Most of the time, these courses can be taken online or in person. If you’re on a budget and are looking to save money on a safe-driver course, be sure to check with your insurance company, who will likely have some information on Young Drivers Safety Programs.

There are distractions everywhere in this world, and from ringing cell phones to changing radio stations, there are plenty of things in a vehicle that can cause an accident for your teen. Be sure that your child turns their cell phone off and put it in the glovebox before they get behind the wheel of the car. That way, they won’t be tempted to use it later. It’s also important that you teach your teen about avoiding distractions and always focus on the road ahead and set a good example while you’re behind the wheel. If you absolutely need to be on the phone, make sure you are using Bluetooth or a wireless headset.

Driving when the sun goes down takes a lot of skill. Ensure that you’re giving your teen enough supervised opportunities to drive at night in all sorts of different scenarios. You’re going to want to drive with your teen at night during things like a rainstorm so they can get a feel for what it’s like. Only hand your teen the keys when you feel that they are fully ready to drive at night as driving should be a privilege and you’re going to want to make sure they master driving in the daytime before they try and tackle night driving.

It’s important that you’re teen understands that excessive speed can cause an accident. Know that your teen is very new to driving and might not yet be acclimated to the different speed limits and how they are driving. The best way to ensure that your child doesn’t; speed is to make sure you’re setting a good example. While you’re out on the road, be sure that you’re noticing the posted speed limit and slowing down when it’s appropriate. Another good rule is to make sure your teen is following all signs during a ride-along.

It’s fair to assume that your teen will be driving to and from school every day when they get their license so that they will be mindful of school zones. Make sure that your teen is always stopping for school buses when the lights are flashing, as this means that students will be getting on and off the bus and crossing the street. They need to keep in mind that schools often have fire lanes around the school, so they need to be aware of where these lanes are and not to park in them. Lastly, they might want to beat the school rush so have your teen leave ten minutes early and leave school later in the day so they can avoid the dash to the parking lot.

There are so many dangers out on the road today, so you’re going to want to make sure that your teen drives a safe vehicle. Here at Thomson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, we have a complete inventory of vehicles that come with all kinds of safety systems. Jeep, in particular, has SUVs like the Renegade that are small enough for your been while coming with safety systems such as blind-spot monitoring. Head down to our dealership today and test drive some of the vehicles on our lot and if you find a trim you like, be sure to check out our finance department, where we will help you get a great deal! If you can’t make it down to the dealership right now, you can check our full inventory on our website.