Our teens look forward to it, but we as parents dread it. The first time behind the wheel of a car can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Below are some tips on choosing the right Drivers Ed in California.
Classes or Lessons?
In many areas, there are two options for Drivers Ed Mountain View CA: classes held in public schools and those held by private companies. Below are some criteria to consider when choosing a program.
Program duration: Most states, including Mountain View CA, have strict requirements for new drivers, which can’t be adequately covered during the short programs offered by many private instruction companies.
Program timing: If your teen participates in extracurricular activities, taking a Drivers Ed course during the school day may be more convenient.
Whichever class type you choose, your teen must still meet your state’s driving-time requirements prior to obtaining their license.
Don’t State the Obvious
We’ve all seen them on the road, and we’ve all heard jokes about them-;cars with ‘student driver’ stickers on the bumper and sides. Making a three-point turn into a ten-point turn is embarrassing; why subject your teen to further humiliation and possible hostility by choosing a Drivers Ed Mountain View CA class held in a car that advertises their rookie status?
Practice Self Control
It does not matter whether you take your teen out for their first driving lesson on a busy interstate, or in an empty parking lot. Your actions will majorly impact not only your new driver’s self confidence, but your safety. Whether your teen is nervous or confident, keep in mind:
Your ‘imaginary brake pedal’ doesn’t work.
Tips like “Stay back”, “slow down” and “the light’s green” may seem like harmless encouragement to you, but it can sound like criticism to your teen.
As tempting as it can be to take the wheel when the weather gets bad, remember that your teen will have to drive in such conditions eventually.
Set a Good Example
To make your teen into a safe driver, you need to be one. Don’t eat, text or read while driving if you expect your teen not to do such things.
Turn it into an Incentive
Driving is a privilege and not a right; make your teen’s privilege dependent upon something like getting better grades or a job. If your teen is a procrastinator, getting a driver’s license can be a great incentive to get into gear.
