Admission Course
The information below was developed to help parents with their newly licensed driver.

SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

"Do As I Say, Not As I Do" Does not Work!

  • Complete stops
  • Seatbelts
  • Head checks
  • Acceleration
  • Right-of-way
  • Discuss what is happening in the traffic safety education course
  • Be alert for discussion opportunities (without lecturing)
  • Pick up a current drivers guide from your License office. Study it with your teen and point out when they are obeying these rules on the road. If they are not, gently point that out to correct them.
  • Set the example you want your teens to follow.. Never use your cell phone while driving - whether its a text or just a quick call. It only Takes a second of distraction to result in an accident.
  • It is essential that we model good driving behavior and follow the rules of the road. Instructing them to drive properly and then not following those Rules ourselves is hypocritical.
  • Washington State has an excellent graduated drivers licensing program, consider implementing your own set of rules until you are comfortable with your offsprings driving skills.

SET GROUND RULES

in order to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate maturity and responsibility.

  • Teach your teen to use seatbelts
  • Know your teenagers friends and their driving habits
  • Insist that your teen controls the speed of the vehicle
  • Prohibit your teen from drinking and driving
  • Require your teen to observe curfews

MAKE SURE THE STUDENT IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL CONTROLS AND SAFETY DEVICES WITHIN THE VEHICLE

How do I know when my teen is ready to drive alone?
Questions to consider:

  • Has my teen had enough practice, in varying conditions, so we are both confident with my teens ability to handle most situations?
  • Does my teen speed or drive aggressively?
  • Has my teen shown the ability to detect hazards and react to them quickly?
  • Does my teen avoid using a cell phone or texting when driving?
  • Have I noticed that scanning for hazards has become a habit for my teen?
  • Does my teen always wear a seat belt and remind others to do so?
  • Does my teen avoid using a cell phone or texting when driving?

EXPECT YOUR STUDENT TO MAKE MISTAKES

  • Separate physical errors (turning the wheel too soon) from mental errors
  • Look for positive situations to make positive compliments

REFRAIN FROM TALKING TOO MUCH

  • Discuss driving route prior to driving
  • Give proper advance warnings for maneuvers
  • Keep the directions simple

REMAIN CALM

Keep a sense of humor

Give your teen gentle, constructive critiques of their driving, and keep your temper in check.

  • Parent - Teen Agreement : This guide was designed as a teaching tool and it contains valuable advice, checklists, a driving log,
    (Click Here) to Download..
  • No more holding that phone while driving under new law in Washington State. (Click Here) to Download.

    • Video on the Dangers of Cell Phone & Protective  (Click Here) to Download.