Not so fast: parenting your teen through the dangers of driving

My story

Why there is no such thing as a safe teen driver

Baseline dangers and higher risk factors

My kid is very responsible!

What driver's ed isn't

The ABCs of GDL (graduated driver licensing)

When should a teen start driving?

Acting like an air traffic controller

Negotiating and enforcing a teen driving agreement

The difference between purposeful driving and joyriding

Getting a teen to acknowledge the risks

The ceremony of the keys

The unappreciated danger of passengers, even siblings

Managing curfews

Supervising the brand new driver

Traffic tickets as a teaching moment

Car buying and sharing, and saving on gas

Distracted driving: texting, connected cars, GPS, and headphones

Impaired driving: alcohol, drugs, and fatigue

What schools can do

Blind zones

Vehicle identification stickers

Simulators and high-performance driving schools

Non-English-speaking and single parent households

Supervising other people's teens

In summary: tips from Reid's dad

Afterword: a plea to parents

Teen driving resources

Model teen driving agreement.