Teaching your teen to drive?
It takes practice—and plenty of patience. Here’s all the info you need to successfully navigate the process.
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Just like sports, or dance, or any skill you want to master, learning to drive takes hours and hours of practice. As a parent, you play a crucial role in preparing your teenager to be a safe and confident driver who understands the rules of the road.
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RoadReady Ohio Phone App
Get the most out of your teen’s practice drives with tools to log required practice hours and real-time telematic feedback and tips.
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Inexperience is the #1 Reason Teens Crash*
Research consistently shows that teens are safer drivers when parents:
- Spend more time practicing with them (Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety)
- Provide constructive feedback (Source: CHOP Research Institute)
- Expose them to varied driving environments (Source: GHSA)
* Source: CDC - Risk Factors for Teen Drivers
All Part of the Game
Practice time with parents is worth every minute.
Distracted Driving
Questions and answers about distracted driving.
DL on GDL
Questions and answers about Graduated Driver Licensing.
Sharing the Road
Know what to do when encountering bicycles, buses, semi trucks and more.
Top Reasons for Crashes
Information on the top reasons for crashes.
Popular Resources for New Drivers
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