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Step 1
Take advice from your parents. Teen drivers are encouraged to take the advice of their parents for numerous reasons one being because they have been there. If you are a first time driver and have any questions about the how to's of driving that you may not learn taking the permit or road tests, you are encouraged to ask your parents and listen to what they have to say.
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Step 2
Take driver education or defensive driving courses. The point of these courses is primarily to help teen and young adult drivers better their driving skills, learn the consequences of violating traffic laws and of course to lessen the chance of having an accident. You should ask your parents for information about these driving courses. In some states, there are benefits of enrolling in defensive driving courses including an insurance discount and defensive driving credits on your driving record.
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Step 3
Do not drink and drive. In almost every piece of literature about driver education you will find a clause about drunk driving. There are quite a few reasons why you shouldn't do this including the possibility of an accident resulting in someone's death, you will get arrested if caught, you will loose your license if caught and a DUI is permanently attached to your record. If you need more information about the risks of drunk driving and alcohol, there is an abundance of information on the Mothers Against Drunk Driving website and thousands of communities offer free programs and literature on this subject.
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Step 4
Be alert and aware of your surroundings. If a teen is going to drive, they shouldn't drive if they do not feel alert enough to drive. There are at least 30 to 40 things any driver needs to be aware of when driving on a daily basis. Of these things are the weather conditions and the signs and signals of the road. Not being aware of your surroundings can lead to violation of traffic laws which carry hefty penalties and an accident which can raise your insurance rates about 35 percent or more.
