What Your Teen Needs To Know About Driving

Budget Brakes cares about the safety of you and your family, that's why this series of Budget Brakes articles is devoted to keeping your family safe while driving. This article discusses things your older teen going off to college needs to know.

Stay off the phone while driving. Any distraction that takes your mind off driving increases the risk of having an accident. This includes eating, talking on the phone, or rubbernecking at accidents.
Learn the new state laws. If your child is going out of state, new laws may apply with regard to road rules, vehicle inspection, or parking. Make sure your teen has reviewed the new state's drivers handbook.
Keep your car maintained. Car maintenance is often overlooked by young drivers or busy individuals. College students fall into both categories, so take extra care to remind them of scheduled maintenance.
No drinking and driving. Drinking often makes smart people do dumb things like drive. Even your college student may make bad decisions. Be sure to remind them that cabs and designated drivers are always available, and are only a phone call away.

Budget Brakes hopes these tips helps your teen stay safe while they are at college.