When your teen starts to drive

It's the day many parents anticipate with nervous energy - the day their teen gets behind the wheel on their own for the first time.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the crash rate per mile driven by 16 to 19 year olds is four times that of older drivers. As a result, every year more than 5,000 teen deaths occur from car crashes.

There are steps parents can take to make their teen a safer driver. A car is not a toy and it's important to reinforce that a vehicle is for transportation, not for social enjoyment. Also, teens should know the dangers of becoming distracted by cell phones, stereos, and passengers.

While your auto insurance rates go up when you add your teen to your policy, there are things that will help keep the costs down. Many insurance companies offer "good student discounts" if the teen driver maintains a certain grade point average and there may be discounts for completing safety programs.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• car
• auto
• teen
• driving
• safety

[TrueCall]

Jesus christ... no wonder America can't drive as well as other nations.. This country puts such a big deal on the smallest easiest things.. It's fucking driving, millions upon millions of people drive everyday. It's not that hard, plus now a days, most cars are automatic, even easier. Thank God my parents never babied me, I grew up normal and was self dependent. I'm sick of this wussy crap.

[317stinky]

You are the biggest fag on youtube. First of all, your cars suck, second of all everything you said is gay. And last of all, i'll bet all my money you are one of the idiots that think they're good at driving, when they actually suck. Honestly, before you go around trying to act cool and impress people on youtube, get a real car, and learn to drive!

[Barnakos]

Some of those aggressive and lead footed teens must have an incredibly strong and idiotic ego... I wouldn't bare being called an idiot by every car I pass.

You gotta drive with humility, and not be an ass

[ilovecats748]

@TrueCall amen man, i started driving when i was 12 and never crashed, my mom didnt give a crap. Its not that she didnt care, its just that she understands what independence is and when i was able to handle it.

[30lemonade]

i get car next year yay

[teo4lifeyesyesyes]

what a sick law is that?you don't let the kids to drink not even a beer until they're 21 and you allow them to drive?? i thought that was only on movies!

[Hirotoro4692]

@TrueCall ah well they don't drive better than italians or indians thats for sure :P

all italians do is crash into each other, and india? nobody gives way :D

[TrueCall]

@Hirotoro4692 what?! HELL NO! Don't even make me start...

[Hirotoro4692]

@TrueCall they drive pretty well compared to a lot of countries like italy, france, india.

[coolcatfosho]

maybe all you pussies should stay off the road if you dont want to die

[KillerMattress]

A new driver is dangerous weather they are 16, 18 or 30

[TrueCall]

Hmm, Physically Women can drive, it's the mental thing some have to get a hold of. Some of them are just to "out there" to drive. I know, I got rear ended by a stupid bitch in stop and go traffic. There are plenty of bad men drivers too, in fact I'd say 90% of this country (USA) cannot drive. Sorry but it's true. Go to germany, they know how to drive. I'm from the US, but proudly not american. Also, I know it's been a year, I just had to do it.