Just For Parents

Screaming, yelling, gasping, flailing, and stomping an imaginary brake pedal are not appropriate in-car communication techniques. Avoiding World War III with your teen does not require a Ph.D. in psychology. Following a few simple guidelines should help you successful traverse the minefield that is teaching a teenager to drive. More...

No matter what you do, insuring a new teenage driver is expensive. This guide helps you minimize the costs. More...

Don’t be swayed by price and location. Consider these factors when choosing a driving school for yourself or your new teen driver. More...

Even if no one is killed, a severe auto accident could impose financial costs on your entire family for as long as you live. Here’s what you can do to minimize the risk. More...

Your teen may be a great driver when he’s alone, but what about when friends are there to distract him? Passengers greatly increase the likelihood of an accident. More...

The parent-teen driving contract is one of the latest “trends” in driver’s education, but it’s not without controversy. While some swear by them, others mock the contracts as outdated, “nerdy”, and ridiculous. More...

As a parent, you might be wondering why your teen wants tinted windows and whether or not it’s even legal. Learn the pros and cons of window tinting More...

A 16th birthday doesn’t automatically mean that you should hand the keys over to your new teen driver. Use this list to help you decide if your teen is ready to drive. More...

GPS tracking technology makes it easy to keep tabs on your teen’s driving habits. But, just because you can track their every move, does it mean that you should? More...

It’s tempting to get your new teen driver an old beater, but that may not be the best or safest decision. Here are some things to consider when choosing a car for your teenager. More...

The fact that you’re willing to take calls from your teen at any hour doesn’t mean that he or she will feel comfortable doing it. It’s especially important that a new teen driver feel comfortable calling. More...

Sometimes, turning the student into the teacher is the best instruction of all. Letting your new teen driver point out your mistakes may be a valuable exercise in both trust and technique. More...

Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to start learning how to perform them while dealing with normal driving distractions. More...

When it comes to driving, being safe is more important being right. And in today’s driving environment, being “in the right” does not necessarily mean you’re safe. More...