Nashville Automobile Accident Lawyer Talks To Parents Of Teen Drivers
Guide Your Teen On A Dangerous Journey
As an experienced Nashville automobile accident lawyer I can tell you straight up, it’s not just good parenting, it’s a matter of life and death. Parents need to talk to their kids about traffic safety early and often, even well before they are old enough to drive. When your teen begins driving, we recommend that you set rules and then clearly outline the consequences of breaking the rules.
We know that getting through to your teen can be tough, but research tells us that teens listen to their parents, and that you influence your kid’s driving habits. Remind your teenager that driving is a privilege – a privilege they will lose if they don’t drive by your rules.
Don’t presume to rely on high school drivers education or private lessons to insure that your child will become a safe driver. Set the standard you need to teach safe driving behavior from the beginning. As the parent, you can start by modeling safe driving behavior anytime you drive your kids anywhere, even before they begin to drive. In fact, you can start when they are toddlers in car seats.
Make games out of teaching toddlers about red light green light. Teach them to identify speed limit signs, stop sign and follow the rules yourself. If you talk on your cell phone while you are driving, you are putting your child’s life in danger and you are teaching your child a bad habit that one day might cause her to lose her life or take the life of others.
Talk to your teen about safety issues and the rules you are setting. Explain each one of your rules and the consequences for breaking it. Write up a contract with your teen driver to make sure they drive by the rules and drive as safely as possible. Include the most important issues.
Never forget that more than 5,000 teens (15 – 20 years old) are killed in crashes on our roadways every year. Talk to your young drivers about their driving before and after they have their permit or license. Set the rules for driving and explain the consequences of breaking the rules. In fact, your house rules can be tougher than the GDL laws, based on your assessment of your teen.
To learn more about this and other safe driving issues you can rely on the Tennessee auto accident attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates, Visit our web site at www.seriousinjury.com
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