Stage 4

Stage 4 is the final stage in your teen’s driving curriculum. They are now ready to tackle the challenges of the highway and to learn how to drive in hazardous conditions. More...

Because of their high speeds and large quantity of trucks, it’s important that you ease your teen into their first highway sessions. More...

For the new driver, merging onto the highway is about as frightening as it can get. Learn how to prepare your teen for this exercise and how to ensure that it goes smoothly. More...

Changing lanes on the highway is scary for new drivers. Learn tips for talking your teen through their first several lane changes. More...

Learn how to successfully and safely pass other cars on the highway. We discuss practice tips as well as how to be passed. More...

On America’s roadways, stereotyping other drivers is a safe and acceptable practice. More...

We’ve all heard the argument that it’s safer to keep up with the flow of traffic (and exceed the speed limit) than to always remain under the speed limit and perhaps drive slower than the rest of traffic. That argument, of course, is complete nonsense. More...

In our introduction to skidding, we explain the anatomy of a skid. You’ll learn why skids occur and the difference between oversteer and understeer More...

In Part 2 of Skidding, we explain the procedure for skid recovery. More...

In the third part of our three-part series on skidding, we offer some advice on practicing this dangerous maneuver. More...

Learn why passing on a two-lane road is so dangerous and why it should be avoided whenever possible. More...

The road, just like the rest of the world, doesn’t revolve around your teen. Learn tips for sharing the road with trucks, motorcycles, and bicyclists. More...

Driving in rain, sleet, snow, ice, and fog should be avoided when possible. However, we realize that doing so is somewhat impractical. So, when you’re forced to drive in hazardous conditions, you must be prepared. More...

Nearly everyone, at some point in their driving career, will drive off the road. Being able to handle this scary situation is an important skill. In this lesson, your teen will gain firsthand experience with safely driving off the road and then returning to it safely. More...

Completing this checklist represents the end of your teen’s training. However, only you, as the parent, can make the final decision as to whether or not your teen is ready to hit the road on their own. More...