Tips 4 Teens & Driving

So you think you’re ready for the big “D” day!!! You have waited your whole life (a total of 15 or 16 years) for this one chance to show them what you’re made of! A bit nervous?? Parents making it worse by telling you what you already know about driving? Be careful not to overlook their years of experience and the times they were in your shoes many, many, many years ago.

Here is a check list before you conquer “D” day:

1. Make sure you are prepared and you have met
  all requirenments listed in your State’s
  Drivers Manual.
 
2. Make sure the vehicle you are taking the
  drivers test in meets the requirenments
  listed in that States Drivers Manual to
  be operational and safe,i.e., lights,
  signals, brakes, wipers, horn, etc.

3. First Impressions do mean alot!!! So if
  you go into a State facility thinking you
  are going to the local hang out to chill
  with some friends, Think Again!!! 

4. Don’t forget you are being tested on your
  skills and abilities to drive, not on charm
  or demeanor. Your ability to carry on a
  conversation while driving may or may not
  be a good idea.

5. Memorizing a route used by DMV will not help
  you when you are required to drive on a
  different route. Be prepared!!
 
6. No need to tell the DMV how nervous you are,
  they already know!!

7. If an animal runs out in front of you
  during the test, NO, they do not train
  those animals!!!

PARENTS!!! Practice makes perfect, so to speak. Take the time to allow your teens driving time on our backroads, interstates and highways. Do not push them into taking an exam if they are not truely ready, allow them time to feel comfortable behind the wheel.
Allowing them “driving time” helps them become more confident, even though your almost traumatized by the whole experience. They will learn to become more observant of their surroundings, which is extremely important when they are out on their own.

written by;
Donna Foster
Freelance Writer
Former DMV Relief Examiner for S.C.DMV