Parent-Teen Driving Agreement
Parent-Teen Driving Agreement
Use the chart below to guide your teen to becoming a responsible driver. Discuss and assign the privileges beginning with Checkpoint 1.
| Privileges | Checkpoint 1 | Checkpoint 2 | Checkpoint 3 | Checkpoint 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nighttime | Sundown or 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm | Midnight |
| Teen passengers (Daytime) | None | 1, sometimes | 1 | 2, sometimes |
| Teen passengers (Nighttime) | None | None | 1, sometimes | 1 |
| Weather (Daytime) | Dry | Dry, light rain | Moderate | Most |
| Weather (Nighttime) | Dry | Dry | Dry, light rain | Moderate |
| Road Types (Daytime) | Neighborhood | Local | All but highways | Most |
| Road Types (Nighttime) | Neighborhood | Neighborhood | Local | All but highways |
| Recommended time in effect | First 1-3 months after licensure | Next 1-3 months | Next 3-6 months | Next 3-6 months |
| Next review date |
Ready for the next Checkpoint? Take the Quick Check to find out: Did the Teen… Follow unsupervised driving privileges? Advance in driving skills and judgment? Obey traffic laws? “Check in” with parents before driving? Take no unnecessary risks?
Driving Rules and Consequences
- Read and discuss the Rules, then review the Example Violations and write in Consequences.
- Sign and date to confirm your agreement and commitment.
Rule 1: Check In with Parent Every Time You Drive
- Tell parent where you’re going, names of passengers and when you’ll return.
- Call if you will be more than ____ minutes late, or if your plans change.
- Call if you cannot get home safely. Parent will arrange for safe ride home.
Rule 2: Obey All Traffic Laws and Signs
- Never use alcohol or other drugs and drive or ride with a driver who is.
- Never ride in a car where any alcohol or drug use is occurring.
- Always wear your seat belt and have every passenger do the same.
- Do not drive aggressively (e.g., speeding, tailgating or cutting others off.)
Rule 3: Do Not Take Unnecessary Risks While Driving
- No playing around with passengers, messing around with the radio, talking on cell phone, etc.
- Do not drive when overly tired, angry or upset, or make unnecessary trips in bad weather.
Example Violations & Consequences
Teen used alcohol or other drugs and drove.
Lose driving privileges for _________ weeks/months
Other: _____________________________________________
Teen got a ticket for speeding.
Lose driving privileges for _________ weeks/months
Other: _____________________________________________
Teen didn’t make all passengers wear seat belts.
Lose driving privileges for _________ weeks/months
Other: _____________________________________________
Teen lied about where they were going with the car.
Lose driving privileges for _________ weeks/months
Other: _____________________________________________
Teen came home 45 minutes late without calling.
Lose driving privileges for _________ weeks/months
Other: _____________________________________________
Teen was texting and/or using cell phone while driving.
Lose driving privileges for _________ weeks/months
Other: _____________________________________________
Read, review and discuss the checkpoints, driving rules and violations of the Parent-Teen Driving Agreement. Have parent and teen sign and date the agreement and post it where it can be a reminder to always drive safely.
AGREE: We understand and agree to these driving conditions and rules.
Parent(s) Initials: ______ Teen Initials: _______ Date: ____________