Has your child reached the age to apply for a driver's permit? If so, help them become a safe teen driver with the tips listed in this post by Tarheel Synthetics in Sanford.

Is your child old enough to learn how to drive? If they are, they'll need your help to pass their road test and get their permit. Reaching this milestone will be handy for both of you if you can no longer drive them everywhere. Besides, they may go off to college soon, so they'll need to be a safe, attentive teen driver by then. If you want to set your child up for successful and safe driving, keep reading the tips below!

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How to Help Your Child Become a Safe Teen Driver

Set a Good Example

Like any other experienced driver, you might have picked up a few bad driving habits over the years. For instance, you may feel confident enough to run yellow lights at times or text while driving. Still, you wouldn't want your teen to do those things behind the wheel. Thus, fix your high-risk driving behaviors and demonstrate safe practices on the road to your child.

Teach Them About Car Maintenance

Teach your teenager how to perform basic car maintenance before handing them the keys to the family car. Show them how to check the oil level, the air filter, the tire pressure, and other routine inspections. Plus, get them acquainted with the costs associated with car service. These hands-on lessons will help your teen become a responsible owner.

Practice in a Safe Space

Take your child to an empty parking lot to drive for the first time. Once there, you can teach them how to steer, use the pedals smoothly, and other key driving skills. You can even set up boxes or cones as reference points for them to back up, turn, and practice other basic maneuvers. Take your teen to the parking lot a few times before moving on to quiet streets and neighborhoods.

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Choose a Safe Car for Them

Being new to driving, teenagers are at a higher risk of getting involved in car accidents. For that reason, not all car models suit them. Especially not the sporty, cool-looking rigs they would most likely pick. Instead, look for the safest and most reliable option when shopping for your child's first car. Opt for cars with 5-star crash test ratings and high-reliability scores. Also, narrow your search for vehicles with anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control. This way, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your teen is safe on the road.

Introduce Your Teen to the Car's Controls

Another thing you can do to keep your teen safe behind the wheel is to introduce them to the main controls within the car. To that end, have them check the owner's manual of the vehicle they'll be driving (the family's car or their own). Then ask them to enter the vehicle to see if the seating position is comfortable. Have them adjust the headrest, steering wheel, seat, and seatbelt if needed. Once they feel comfortable, have them check the function of the levers, knobs, and pedals. Plus, discuss the meaning of each light and gauge in the instrument panel. This way, they'll be more prepared and confident when taking their road test.

Enroll Your Teen in an Approved Driver Education Course

Getting a Driver's Education Certificate is vital for your teen to apply for a permit in North Carolina. With that in mind, sign them up for an approved driver education course. These courses consist of a classroom portion and, of course, behind-the-wheel training. Completing a course will help your teen driver pass their written, signs, and vision tests and get certified. But more importantly, getting a driver's education will help them become lifelong safe, responsible drivers.

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