As another school year begins, many parents are facing the inevitable sweet 16 and the addition of a new driver in their household. If your teen will start driving this year, it might seem like a scary prospect, but it doesn’t have to be. Enroll your teenager in driving classes at Sure-Drive Driver’s Training. They offer driver’s ed for people of all ages in the Ft. Mitchell, KY, area. What better way to ensure your child is fully prepared to drive to school and anywhere else?

Here are a few driver’s ed tips for the parents of new student drivers:

• Start Discussing Road Safety: Although driving classes will cover road safety, you should be sure to have regular discussions with your teen to really hone in on the importance of it. This should include setting ground rules for maintaining driving privileges, such as the number of people allowed in the car at once and the distance your teen is allowed to drive. These rules should be put in place with clear consequences for breaking them.
• Ban Cell Phone Use: One of the most important things parents can do to protect their teenagers on the road and those around them is to make it clear how vital it is they do not use their phone while driving. This can be done by setting a clear example and not using your phone while driving, by talking to them about safety, and by explaining the repercussions if they do use it. There are also apps, such as TXT Shield and TextLimit, that can be installed on your teen’s phone to shut it off while they are driving.
• Have Them Complete A Driver’s Ed Course: One of the best ways parents can prepare their teenagers is to enroll them in a driving class. Doing this before they actually start driving to school and other places is the best way to ensure they receive quality training and understand all the rules of the road. Enrolling your teenager in a driving class is also a great way to save some money when it is time to add them to your car insurance plan.

If you have a teenage driver in your home, contact Sure-Drive Driver’s Training to learn more about how they can prepare your son or daughter to drive responsibly. Call them today at (859) 331-0007. You can also find out more about the driving classes they offer by visiting them online.