Before your teen driver gets behind the wheel, they need to learn the rules of the road. Setting your family's own rules about driving privileges is also key to keeping them safe.
Use our Parent-Teen Driving Agreement to create clear expectations and limits. Hang it on your fridge or keep it with the car keys, and have ongoing discussions about driving safety. You can update the agreement as your teen gains experience and more driving privileges.
Print or download our Parent-Child Safe Driving agreement from a fillable PDF
here. Safe Driving Agreement
I, _______________________ , will drive carefully and cautiously and be courteous to other drivers, bicyclists and
pedestrians at all times.
I Promise:
I promise that I will obey all the rules of the road.
| Never use the car to race or to try to impress others.
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| Always wear a seat belt and make all my passengers buckle up. |
| Obey all traffic lights, stop signs, other street signs and road markings. |
| Stay within the speed limit and drive safely.
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| Never use the car to race or to try to impress others.
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| Never give rides to hitchhikers.
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I promise that I will make sure I can stay focused on driving.
| Never
text while driving (writing, reading or sending messages)
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| Never talk on the cell phone—including hands-free devices or speakerphone—while driving. |
| Drive with both hands on the wheel.
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| Never eat or drink while driving.
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| Drive only when I am alert and in emotional control. |
| Call my parents for a ride home if I am impaired in any way that interferes with my ability to drive safely, or if my driver is impaired in any way. |
| Never use headphones or earbuds to listen to music while I drive.
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I promise that I will respect laws about drugs and alcohol.
| Drive only when I am alcohol- and drug-free. |
| Never allow any alcohol or illegal drugs in the car. |
| Be a passenger only with drivers who are alcohol- and drug-free.
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I promise that I will be a responsible driver.
| Drive only when I have permission to use the car and I will not let anyone else drive the car unless I have permission. |
| Drive someone else's car only if I have parental permission. |
| Pay for all traffic citations or parking tickets.
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| Complete my family responsibilities and maintain good grades at school as listed here:
________________________________________________________________________ |
| Contribute to the costs of gasoline, maintenance and insurance as listed here:
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Restrictions:
I agree to the following restrictions, but understand that these restrictions will be modified by my parents as I get more driving experience and demonstrate that I am a responsible driver.
| For the next _____ months, I will not drive after ________ p.m.
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| For the next _____ months, I will not transport more than _______ teen passengers (unless I am supervised by a responsible adult). |
| For the next _____ months, I won't adjust the stereo, electronic devices or air conditioning/heater while the car is moving. |
| For the next _____ months, I will not drive in bad weather. |
| I understand that I am not permitted to drive to off-limit locations or on roads and highways as listed here:
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| Additional restrictions:
_______________________________________________________________________
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Penalties for Agreement Violations:
| Drove while texting (composed, read or sent message or email with phone). |
| Drove while talking on the cell phone (including hands-free or speakerphone). |
| Drove after drinking alcohol or using drugs.
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| Got ticket for speeding or moving violation. |
| Drove after night driving curfew.
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| Drove too many passengers.
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| Broke promise about seat belts (self and others).
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Drove on a road or to an area that is off limits.
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Signatures:
Driver Pledge
I agree to follow all the rules and restrictions in this agreement. I understand that my parents will impose penalties, including removal of my driving privileges, if I violate the agreement. I also understand that my parents will allow me greater driving privileges as I become more experienced and as I demonstrate that I am always a safe and responsible driver.
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Driver:
____________________________________________________
| Date: ___________________________
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Parent Promise
I also agree to drive safely and to be an excellent role model. |
Parent (or guardian): ____________________________________________________
| Date: ___________________________
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Parent (or guardian): ____________________________________________________
| Date:
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