Teen Driving Contract
Create your own customized Parent-Teen Driving Contract online based on the recommendations from the Driver Education Handbook for Parents.
Our interactive tool will help you and your teen compose a practical contract of rules regarding driving expectations and car privileges that both parties can agree on.
Why do a Teen Driving Contract?
Teaching your teen to drive safely is one of your most important responsibilies as a parent.
- Almost 40% of all deaths for 16- to19-year-olds occur in motor vehicle crashes.
- 16- to 19-year-olds are four times more likely to be involved in a crash than older drivers.
- Over 75% of teens who were involved in fatal crashes and had been drinking alcohol prior to the crash were not wearing seat belts.
Benefits of a Teen Driving Contract:
- Your teenager will know that you take this matter very seriously and that driving is a serious matter.
- It clearly states the driving rules and privileges as well as the consequences for breaking them
- Your teenager will agree to each of the terms and will have no argument when a punishment is enforced.
Completing a Parent-Teen Driving Contact will be most effective if the concept and expectations are presented in advance (preferably at age 14). Make clear that your teen will not be allowed to drive until an agreement is reached and both parties have signed the contract and initialed each term presented in it.
Before continuing on with the online Parent-Teen Driving Contract tool, make sure you have set aside at least 30 minutes with your teen to create it together and discuss each of the contract terms. When you reach the end, you'll be able to print it out, sign it and post a copy in your home for easy reference so there's never any doubt about the terms both parties have agreed to.
