Whether you like it or not, giving driving lessons to teens is necessary for their future. However, many parents make the mistake of letting their kids drive alone without giving them all of the necessary driving lessons. This can eventually lead to car accidents.
Therefore, it is very important for parents to treat teen driving more seriously. iMom shared some important tips to make teen driving safer and smoother.
1. Oil changes
Teens should know how to check the car's oil level and how to add oil if necessary. Teens should also know what kind of oil to add to the car and how often they need to change it.
2. Tire maintenance.
One of the most important driving lessons for teens is to know the different aspects of tire maintenance. Teen driving is much less safe if the tires are not maintained well. Teen drivers should know how to check tire treads, add the proper amount of air pressure in the tires and change flat tires.
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3. Car battery
"Make sure your teen knows where the jumper cables are stored in the car and how to safely use them," iMom shared. "They may be needed not only for your teen's car but for helping a friend get her car started."
4. Phone use while driving
One of the most common causes of teen driving accidents is using the phone while driving. "Driving a vehicle while texting is six times more dangerous than driving while intoxicated," Distracted Driving reports. This is one of the most important driving lessons for teens because it can save their lives and the lives of other people.
5. Driving with friends.
Teen driving can become more dangerous when friends are inside the car. Teen drivers might try faster and more aggressive driving in order to show-off to their friends. You need to make an agreement with your teen to drive defensively and to apply all of the important driving lessons even in the presence of his or her friends to avoid injuries and even death.
