How to Save Money on Your Teen’s Car Insurance
No matter what you do, insuring a new teenage driver is expensive. This guide helps you minimize the costs. More...
Packing a Car Safety Kit
Depending on where you live, your car safety kit will have different needs. This guide offers a great list of items to consider for yours. More...
How to Choose a Driving School
Don’t be swayed by price and location. Consider these factors when choosing a driving school for yourself or your new teen driver. More...
How To Parallel Park
Parallel parking your car doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these precise tips and pictures to learn the easiest way to master parallel parking. More...
A Non-Fatal Car Accident Could Cost You Your House
Even if no one is killed, a severe auto accident could impose financial costs on your entire family for as long as you live. Here’s what you can do to minimize the risk. More...
Passing the Written Driving Test
If you’re not a strong student, the written driving test may be the hardest part of learning to drive. These tips will help you pass the written DMV test. More...
46% of Teenagers Admit to Text Messaging While Driving
Most of us will agree that people shouldn’t be sending text messages while driving. How can you prevent your teen from text messaging while driving? More...
Yes, Those Gauges On Your Dash Are Important
Dashboard gauges give your car a way to tell you what’s wrong and they shouldn’t be ignored. Here’s your guide to decoding their meaning. More...
Friends Don’t Let Friends Distract Them While Driving
Your teen may be a great driver when he’s alone, but what about when friends are there to distract him? Passengers greatly increase the likelihood of an accident. More...
Parent-Teen Driving Contracts - Yes or No?
The parent-teen driving contract is one of the latest “trends” in driver’s education, but it’s not without controversy. While some swear by them, others mock the contracts as outdated, “nerdy”, and ridiculous. More...
Window Tinting 101
As a parent, you might be wondering why your teen wants tinted windows and whether or not it’s even legal. Learn the pros and cons of window tinting More...
The 3-second Following Distance Rule
The 3-second rule makes it easy to figure out how much room you should leave between your car and the one in front of you. More...
How to Eliminate Blindspots with the BGE Mirror Setting
The Blindspot and Glare Elimination (BGE) mirror setting was developed in 1996 and reduces the usual two large blindspots to four mini blindzones – none of which are large enough to completely hide a car. More...
A Simple Safety Precaution When Stopped Behind a Car
Remembering to follow one simple rule can help keep you safe when stopped in heavy traffic situations. More...
What to do in a Minor Accident
This guide will help you figure out the severity of an accident you’ve been in, along with the steps you’ll need to take to handle it. More...
Horn Honking Etiquette
Honking your horn excessively can cause unnecessary distractions and create a dangerous and hostile driving situation for everyone around you. Learn when and how you should use your horn. More...
What to do in a Major Accident
If you’ve been in a major accident, there’s a lot to deal with. This guide will help you figure out what to do and more importantly, what not to do. More...
How to Change Lanes
Although it may seem easy, changing lanes in traffic is a surprisingly complex task. This guide breaks it down for new drivers. More...
Always Set the Parking Brake
Setting your parking brake isn’t just for parking on hills. Here’s why you should always remember to engage your parking brake. More...
Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right
A 16th birthday doesn’t automatically mean that you should hand the keys over to your new teen driver. Use this list to help you decide if your teen is ready to drive. More...
GPS Tracking Your Teen Driver - Yay or Nay?
GPS tracking technology makes it easy to keep tabs on your teen's driving habits. But, just because you can track their every move, does it mean that you should? More...
Sharing The Road With Big Rigs
Most accidents involving 18-wheelers are caused by car drivers. Learning the proper safety tips for sharing the road with semis could save your life. More...
How To Jump-Start A Car
Jumpstarting a car battery isn't as hard as it might seem. If you follow these simple jump-start steps, you should be safe and on the roads in no time. More...
How To Change A Flat Tire
It's important for all drivers to know how to change a flat tire. Even with auto clubs and tow trucks, there may come a time when you have to fix a flat tire on your own. These steps will help. More...
Should I Buy My Teen A “Junker” for their First Car?
It's tempting to get your new teen driver an old beater, but that may not be the best or safest decision. Here are some things to consider when choosing a car for your teenager. More...
Be Available To Your Child 24/7
The fact that you're willing to take calls from your teen at any hour doesn't mean that he or she will feel comfortable doing it. It's especially important that a new teen driver feel comfortable calling. More...
Why Both You and Your Teen Will Enjoy Role Reversal
Sometimes, turning the student into the teacher is the best instruction of all. Letting your new teen driver point out your mistakes may be a valuable exercise in both trust and technique. More...
What to do when the light turns yellow?
Even experienced drivers have been known to make the wrong decision at yellow lights. How do you decide what to do when you approach a yellow light? More...
Car Skidding 101
This guide covers the basics of skidding: how skids happen, how to avoid skidding, what to do when skidding, and how to safely practice car skidding with a new driver. More...
Driving Is A Skill That Must Be Practiced
Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to start learning how to perform them while dealing with normal driving distractions. More...
10 Things That Will Make Other Drivers Happy
Following this list of ten things you can do to make other driver's lives a little better will make your driving experience smoother, too. More...
10 Things That Annoy Other Drivers
Driving, in addition to having a set of rules and regulations, also has a well-known etiquette. New drivers may not be aware of those little, yet mind-boggling annoying things that bad drivers tend to do. Please try to avoid this list of ten driving behaviors that are sure to annoy your fellow motorists. More...
Don’t be “right” and dead
When it comes to driving, being safe is more important being right. And in today's driving environment, being "in the right" does not necessarily mean you're safe. More...
Ahh! They’re going to start driving soon!
Once your teen has fulfilled the necessary requirements for your state (such as passing the written test), they are ready for their learner's permit. Many parents have strong emotions about this time in their child's life. You may experience raw fear and panic. What if they get into an accident? What if one of [...] More...
