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- Your teen sees a driver's license as a step toward freedom, but you might not be sure your teen is ready for the road. One thing is certain: teens aren't ready to have the same level of driving responsibility as adults. Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, mainly because of their immaturity, lack of skills, and lack of experience. They speed, they make mistakes, and they get distracted easily – especially if their friends are in the car.
- Learn about your State’s GDL laws.
- Talk to your teen about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.
- Be a good role model.
- Don't rely solely on a driver's education class to teach your teen to drive.