Put Together Your New Driver Toolkit

Educational materials and safety resources are a good investment. Below are some tools to consider:

Teaching Your Teens to Drive
This DVD and handbook from AAA guides you through 13 on-the-road exercises that help combat the most frequent causes of motor vehicle crashes. The program covers vehicle control; positioning and speed adjustment; passing and off-road maneuvers; visual search habits; freeway and night driving; maintaining control on slippery surfaces; and strategies to reduce risk. For more information contact your local club or call toll-free 1-800-327-3444

Driver-ZED
This computer-based training program is available from AAA. It immerses you in realistic driving simulations and provides immediate feedback on your responses.

Driving Contracts
As a parent, you can add protective guidelines through a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement. These agreements can help communicate that driving is a privilege that your family takes seriously. Families also are joining forces by creating voluntary Parent-to-Parent Agreement between families that define acceptable driving behavior. AAA encourages parents to talk with one another about the driving rules in their respective homes and encourages them to develop some common rules. Download a printable version of the agreements.

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