The Basics of Driving Lessons

 

Parents worry. It’s simply what we do. This worry stems from wanting the very best for our children and wanting them to remain safe. We question whether they will enjoy good health and if we’ve chosen the correct school for them…it never ends. Ah, what about teaching them to drive?

Speaking of which…When it comes to allowing our teenage drivers to get behind the wheel of a car, even when we’re seated right next to them, those worries have a way of increasing significantly – and for very good reason. Teens learning to drive need hours and hours of practice behind the wheel.

In Arizona, state law requires teens 15 and a half, to have their instruction permit for at least six months and to have completed 30 hours of practice driving before applying for their “legal” license: which leaves many parents feeling pretty anxious (that’s putting it mildly).

Here are some tips that we at Hegarty-Haynes Insurance hope will make the time spent teaching your teenager how to safely drive a car as effective, stress-free and enjoyable as possible. To add your teen to your insurance policy, please feel free to contact us at (480) 820-2297.

3 Tips for Driving Lessons

Tip #1: Remain Calm at All Times

Sitting behind the wheel of the family car for the first time can be intimidating for any new driver – as well as for the parent. Since most kids follow by example, it is important that you remain calm, so that they don’t become nervous and stressed-out.

Tip #2: Choice a Safe Place

Until your teen is completely ready, and has had quite a few lessons, you should refrain from taking them on any highways or interstates. It is better during their initial practicing time to practice in a safe, open area during daylight hours, and only during good weather conditions. Empty parking lots work best.

Tip #3: Provide Good Directions

If you’re the parent of choice for supervising your teenage driver, be sure to provide them with directions in a calm and clear voice, as well as well in advance of the action you’d like him or her to take. There’s nothing worse than being told make a right turn, while you’re going through the intersection.

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