You won’t be able to control everything your teens do when they drive, but you can teach them about the importance of vehicle safety.

Locking the door upon entering the vehicle.

Did your teens know they should lock the doors immediately upon entering the vehicle? 【小题1】. Teach them to lock their doors, as this could guarantee their safety when they are pulling out of a dark parking lot or stopping at a red light.

Driving a safe vehicle

Your teens will buy their car one day. They probably don’t care what you consider to be a good color, or model, but you should teach them how to buy a safe car. Top safety features include electronic stability control, a rear view camera, side impact airbags, etc. 【小题2】.

Avoiding distractions

【小题3】. So make sure they know that. Teenagers tend to think themselves unbeatable (无 以伦比的), but if you gently explain the risks of not focusing on the road, they may decide to quit this dangerous habit.

Staying calm

You need to show that you’re confident of your teens’ driving skills, even if your teens’ speeding up too fast or hitting the brakes too hard scares you. 【小题4】. They will react much better to quiet comments than cold words.

【小题5】

There’s something about being young and learning to drive that comes with a strong wish for speed. You might not be able to stop the occasional speeding ticket, but you can help them see the importance of following the rules and keeping themselves safe.