Among them, Vanek says, her teens had to earn money to buy their licenses, car, and insurance. Our reasoning is if they weren't responsible enough to earn the money, they weren't mature enough to assume the responsibility of driving. Take a look below for a few other guidelines parents can enforce with regard to when, where, and with whom teens should drive. Teens are likely to have trouble concentrating on the road with laughter, loud music, food, and other distractions, which increase with the number of young passengers. Insist on seat belts.
Teens tend to use their safety belts less than other drivers do.
Insist that your teen and all her passengers wear seat belts at all times. Limit driving during high-risk times. Statistics tell us the highest numbers of driving crashes occur on Friday and Saturday nights. Limit your teen's driving during these peak times. Take a hard stance on drugs and alcohol.