Sample Driving Rules Teens Must Follow

There are some rules that your ​teen must follow at all times, regardless of the conditions. Here are some common rules to get you started.

Teen Driver Will:

• Never play around with passengers, talk on a cell phone, mess with the radio or do anything else distracting

• Always call home if for any reason it is not safe to drive or ride with someone else

• Always call home if going to be late

• Always wear a safety belt and require all passengers to wear safety belts

• Always obey traffic laws

• Never speed, tailgate, or cut off others

• Never drive after taking any drugs or alcohol or ride with a driver who has taken any drugs or alcohol

• Always tell parent/guardian where going and with whom

Parent Will:

• Provide safe ride home when asked (no questions at that time)

• Consider necessary exceptions to the driving privileges

• Apply rules fairly and consistently

• Point out and discuss safe and dangerous driving situations and practices

• Be a good role model behind the wheel

Additional Information:

• Graduated Driver Licensing Laws: Information for Parents
• How to Communicate With and Listen to Your Teen
• Healthy Children Radio: Teens & Drunk Driving (Audio)
• Seat Belts for Older Children & Teens (Video)
• Communicating with Your Teen: Avoiding the 'Should Do' (Video)