Teen Drivers Conquer Black Ice

      What is the best way to handle a vehicle on black ice?  Bridges often have black ice. It can also be more frequent in the morning, at dusk or in shaded areas of the road.  When you feel the vehicle sliding on black ice, it is important to stay calm and try to glide over it.  The only change you should make is to lift your foot off the accelerator.   If the vehicle starts to skid, gently guide the wheel in the direction you would like to go.  Keep your hands steady on the wheel and avoid braking.  Teenage drivers should practice this skill and other skills in a parking lot or another safe location before going on the highway.

Teen Drivers Prepare for Peer Pressure Situations

Prepare Your Teen Driver for Peer Pressure Situations: View the interview with Anne Scallon on The Morning Blend.  Empower Teen Drivers With Strategies!  http://www.themorningblend.com/videos/185584112.html

Winter Driving Tips for Teen Drivers

Teen drivers gain additional privileges when they choose to wear seatbelts, stay within the speed limit and focus on driving.  Before The Wheel provides parents with the playbook on how to positively coach and reward new teen drivers to prepare for a lifetime of safe driving.

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Empower Your Teen Driver and Passenger

Empower your teen driver and passenger by preparing ahead of time for changing road situations. View: http://www.themorningblend.com/videos/168375566.html

How Do You Start The Conversation About Safe Teen Driving?

Start the conversation about safe teen driving in a relaxed setting with your new teen driver. Enjoying a drink or a meal at a favorite restaurant or coffee shop helps your teen open up.

Talk about several subjects including sports, friendships, dances, summer plans, etc. Ease into the conversation about different situations and scenarios that may happen when your teen is a driver or a passenger of another teen driver. Briefly discuss options that your teen should be prepared for. Make sure your teen knows that you are a phone call away and are available for assistance at any time. This is a great start to a step-by-step approach with your new teen driver. Keep the lines of communication open. For TIPS ON SAFE TEEN DRIVING, visit: www.beforethewheel.com/links.html