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Teen Driving

We know that learning to drive can be an exciting time for parents and teens. Here we provide tools needed to help your teen develop good driving skills.

New Research Shows Teen Driver Laws Effective
A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study has found that 16-year-old drivers are involved in 38 percent fewer fatal crashes and 40 percent fewer crashes resulting in injuries if their state has a graduated driver license program with at least five of seven components. Read the report.
AAA Calls on Parents to 'Keep the Keys'
In light of new research, AAA is challenging parents to 'keep the keys' from their teen drivers until a parent-to-teen driving agreement is signed. Read more...

Tools to Keep Teens Driving Safely

Parent-to-Teen Driving Contract
A tool for parents and teens to clearly identify expectations and rules regarding driving privileges.
Parent-to-Parent Teen Driving Contract
Make a commitment to the families of your teen's friends that you will do what you can to keep them all safe.
Conversation Guide for Parents
Help your community work together to keep teens driving safely with this conversation guide.
Choosing a Driving School
AAA has developed a network of driving schools that offer quality driver training services. Only schools that meet strict AAA guidelines, including comprehensive education, AAA-trained instructors and reputable customer service, qualify to be a part of AAA's Approved Driving School Network.
 
Driver-ZED Program
New drivers can learn how to handle more than 100 hazardous scenarios with Driver-ZED.
Recently named a "best product" by iParenting Media.
Know the Law
AAA is working with legislators during the 2007 session to enhance current teen driving laws. Here are the existing laws:
Washington State:

Washington GDL Law
Washington Driver Guides

Idaho State:
Idaho GDL Law
Idaho Driver's Manual
Tips for Parents
1. Introduce driving as a privilege
2. Read and understand the IDL laws
3. Have your teen sign a driving contract that outlines your expectations and consequences.
4. Supervise practices during all driving conditions. Practice makes perfect!
5. Construct rules to reduce driving distractions such as: cell phones, MP3 players, eating, etc.
6. Limit nighttime and weekend driving because 42% of teen deaths in motor vehicle crashes occur between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
7. Revoke privileges if your teen speeds or drinks and drives.
8. Know who your children are riding with and implement restrictions with other first-year drivers.