Sixteen Candles and a Car
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If youre a teenager, its the most wonderful day of all, a day youve looked forward to perhaps more than any other of your accumulated 5,840 days of existence on earth.
If youre a mom, youre frightened out of your mind.
If youre an insurance-paying parent or guardian, youre probably just a little bit grumpy because its one of the most expensive days of all.
The title of this blog entrya nod to John Hughes 1984 coming-of-age filmlikely gave away the subject matter. Yes, Im talking about a kids 16th birthday and the commensurate opportunity (in most states) to obtain his or her drivers license.
This comes to my mind today because my own family will experience these varying emotions soon when my oldest child celebrates his 16th.
With this impending cataclysmic event, I began to think about ways to reel everyone in, myself included, as the day arrives when my son is permitted to operate a motor vehicle on his own on a public highway. Here then are some tips for both progeny and parents as you prepare for this life change.
For the new driver:
- Ditch the phone. Talking or texting while driving is a non-starter. And its illegal.*
- Buckle up.
- Slow down! Speed kills.
- Know the rules of the road. An educated driver is a safer driver.
For the parents:
- Learn to let go. Your own mom and dad were probably frightened out of their minds too when you first took the wheel. Its a part of growing up, so celebrate this next stage in your childs life.
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that parents are the key to safe teen drivers. Set rules for your new teen driver and then enforce them with a Teen Driving Agreement.
- Call your independent insurance agent! Insuring your new teen driver doesnt have to break the bank. Discounts are often available for teen drivers based on the driving training theyve received or their scholastic achievement. Your agent will help you determine whats right for your policy.
When the day arrives for you and your family, dont let emotions rule the day. Have you recently had a teen driver hit the road? Let me know how you, and your teen, handled it!
*Nearly all states have a ban against texting while operating a motor vehicle, regardless of the drivers age. In many states, new drivers arent even permitted to talk on the phone while driving.
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