Teen Driver Safety
Tips for Nervous Parents
It’s perfectly normal to be nervous when your new driver heads out on the road with or without you. One of our providers, Progressive, has some great tips that may help. Here are a few:
- Pick a time to practice when you’re not rushed and there is less traffic on the roads.
- Try not to over-react if your teen makes a mistake. It’s important to their confidence to have them get back on the road as soon as possible.
- Defensive driving may be the best thing you can teach your new driver.
More help for teen drivers and their parents
Teen Driver Education
Teaching your teen to drive
Learn some great tips for teaching your teen to drive safely in this article from Nationwide Insurance.
Focus!
Eliminating Distractions
One key to a safe teen driver is eliminating distractions. Set these rules up front:
- Put your phone where you can’t see or hear it.
- Don’t use the radio or media player.
- Limit the number of people in the vehicle.
Telematics & Driving Habits
help teens build safe driving habits
Put another set of eyes in the car with your young driver. Telematics provide real-time feedback on your child’s driving style. Several of our insurance companies offer telematics at no additional cost. These programs can even give you discounts on your premium.