Maybe you can beat the odds while you ignore good driving habits, but your son nor daughter has neither your experience or judgment. Ignoring the rules of safe driving is never acceptable behavior. Test Your Reaction Time Touch each of the numbered squares below in numerical order as fast as you can. Average reaction time is about six seconds. More than 10 seconds is slow, and if your reaction time as a driver were of comparable speed, you could be in trouble.
Quick reflexes are no substitute, however, for experience and good judgment.
Being Involved Driver education courses focus on specific driving skills and knowledge, but they're no substitute for maturity and experience. You can give your young driver the benefit of both if you communicate and stay involved in the learning process. Be alert to opportunities for discussion. Ask questions to stimulate self-discovery, and listen to his or her responses. Discuss what's happening in the driver training course.