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Ten Simple Tips for Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe by Andre Zayas
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Pay for Their Gas
Pay for the gas. Gasoline consumption can be a good indicator of how they have been driving. Get to know the mileage that you can expect from a full tank. The next time you fill up, reset the trip meter. High speed driving burns significantly more fuel. If the car needs to be refueled earlier than it would normally, it is a clear indicator of speeding. Note that this technique will probably only work once. If your teenage driver becomes aware of what you are doing, he or she will probably resort to topping off the gas tank.
Send Your Teen Driver to a Good Driving School
Find a good driving school. Driving instructors vary in quality. You want a driving instructor who is passionate about their job. The habits that they teach can last your child a lifetime. Teen driving instruction is quite a difficult skill to master. It is often better to put the teaching in the hands of people that do it for a living.
Get to Know Their Friends
Get to know their friends. Your teenager might not want you to be hanging out with his or her friends but you should get to know the people with whom they surround themselves. Your teenager's driving habits are likely to be heavily influenced by their peer group. If their friends are driving sensible cars, it can be a good indication that they are driving sensibly.