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We know that you, loving parent extraordinaire, have the absolute best intentions while teaching your teen the rules of the road. However, you might be advocating for some in-car habits that are no longer common practice (and some that aren’t even considered safe). Since you’ve received your driver’s license, there have been many changes and developments in cars and what is considered the best methods for operation, so it’s time that we put some car myths to rest. We come bearing facts. Myth 1: You should run your car for a few minutes in the winter to allow your engine to warm up before driving. Fact: Back when carbureted engines dominated the roads, there was reason to warm up your […]

States mandate instruction time for permitted drivers, and parents are responsible for more than half of that time. DRVN helps guide parents through the process, enabling them to coach the right skills at the right time. DRVN features a structured program of diverse skills and environments to provide parents with a better plan for teaching their teens to drive. Diverse Skills 1. Basic Vehicle Ops. Get comfortable in the ready-to-drive position, put on your seatbelt and then cover the ignition sequence. 2. Basic Control Tasks. This is The Parking Lot Lesson. You’ll be moving forward, going backward, and stopping until you get a feel for the vehicle. 3. Intermediate Control Tasks. Taking it to the streets with some lefts, some […]

Sometimes sharing the family car isn’t the best option. Shopping time! 1 | Budget Figure out who’s paying – and how. Some parents cover the cost of the car and leave gas and maintenance costs to their teen. In other situations, teens are responsible for other costs. It depends on what works for your family. The standard rule is that your car payment should be less than 20% of your monthly paycheck. Keep in mind that used cars will have lower monthly payments, but you might need to figure in more maintenance costs. Don’t forget about the cost of insurance! 2 | Target 3 Car Types Check safety ratings and recalls from the National High Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) Tip […]

Not everyone can be a teacher. Being a teacher not only takes a certain type of person, it takes an understanding of the way people learn. Teachers approach the classroom with an arsenal of theories, strategies, and lesson plans on their side to educate our youth. It’s no wonder parents are overwhelmed by their part in the driver’s ed process – they are extremely underprepared teachers. We can’t fast-track a teaching degree, but we can give you a small bit of insight so that you can think like a teacher. We’ve consulted some teaching professionals to find out how they would apply what they know to teaching your teen to drive. 1 FOCUS LESSON | Show and Tell Start teaching […]

Most states require a minimum number of supervised hours behind the wheel before a teen driver can progress from the learner stage to their intermediate license. Depending on your state, that’s anywhere between 0 to 70 hours of required time, but 50 hours is the norm. Research shows that the more hours of supervised practice a driver gets, the less likely they are to get into a collision. This means that having your teen receive their license without enough practice is dangerous for them and others on the road. There are no shortcuts or hacks here. Just an issue of more is better and time takes time. We have 5 tips to help you manage. 1 | Make A Recurring […]

Sometimes sharing the family car isn’t the best option. Shopping time! 1 | Budget Figure out who’s paying – and how. Some parents cover the cost of the car and leave gas and maintenance costs to their teen. In other situations, teens are responsible for other costs. It depends on what works for your family. The standard rule is that your car payment should be less than 20% of your monthly paycheck. Keep in mind that used cars will have lower monthly payments, but you might need to figure in more maintenance costs. Don’t forget about the cost of insurance! 2 | Target 3 Car Types Check safety ratings and recalls from the National High Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) Tip […]