While my boys are still too young for me to be concerned about this topic, I know my readership consists of many Moms with kids of all ages. Do you have a child who’s starting Drivers Ed soon? Or maybe your teen has just begun driving. How well do you feel your child is prepared to drive?
Today, when many obtain a driver’s license once they reach the age of 16, drivers education ensures that the driver obtains all required skills before getting out there on the road. I remember taking a Drivers Ed course in high school where we spent many hours learning about the laws and responsibilities of operating a vehicle. I was excited when we finally had the opportunity to drive a vehicle on an orange coned course. It was pretty neat. However driving on busy roads in real traffic is pretty scary for any new driver.
My step dad let me use his old pick up truck to drive around the block and get comfortable on the road, always supervised of course. When the big test came at the end of Drivers Ed where I had to take the school vehicle, a Nissan Sentra on the road with an instructor, I was terrified. Even after all of my dedicated hours driving at school, and home I was still nervous that I would fail. Thankfully all went well and I passed with flying colors. Soon after, my parents helped me purchase my first car, a used Subaru. I was now ready for the open road!
Kids today are more distracted than ever between texting, emailing, phone calls, eating, messing with the radio, and more. It’s important that we, as parents make sure our kids are well prepared to drive. The best way to do this is by setting a good example. We can also guide them to sites like education4drivers.com, which can help them better prepare for testing. And of course making time to physically teach them how to drive so they can get comfortable operating a vehicle.
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Disclosure: All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. This is a partnered post.
Shell Fruscione says
My brother is 16 & while it’ll be awhile before he actually gets to drive, I’m so nervous for when he’s on the road!
Elizabeth A. says
I am so not ready to even think about Nick driving, but I know that it will happen far faster than I think. It is always good to help prepare your child for their time on the road.
anne1456 says
My 16 year old is learning to drive and I hate it! I am nervous wreck when she drives me
Jennifer H says
I bet! I’m sure I’ll be the same way. 🙂
YellowTennessee says
We are 10 years away from having to worry about this. I’m sure I will be a wreck!
strangedazeindeed says
Such a scary thought! I still remember when my mom taught me to drive.
The Rebel Chick says
My daughter is studying for her learner’s permit..ugh.
Virginia Higgins (@thatbaldchick) says
My kiddos are 4 & 5. The thought of them driving makes my want to hyperventilate.
April Wray says
My oldest son is 15 and is able to get his permit now. He’s really not that interested in it so I’m not going to push it. We live in the country so it’s mostly back roads but to get anywhere such as the store or school, it’s strictly highway and I’m just not comfortable putting him out there. I stress daily how texting while driving or having buddies in the car as a distraction can be fatal and I think he gets it. At least I hope so for when the time does come for him to get his license.