Driving in the Safe Lane
Parent-Teen Driving Contract
To help your new driver succeed, it’s important to discuss your expectations. You may want to consider using this contract to write down rules and consequences that are achievable and fair for the new driver. Be sure to check with local authorities for current laws regarding new drivers. Once you’ve both come to an agreement, sign and date page 2. Review the contract in three months to include more privileges or restrictions based on the driver’s performance.
1. Curfew and driving area limits
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2. Safety belts
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3. Paying for car, gas, insurance, etc.
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4. Crashes, tickets, violations and speeding
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5. Cell phone, music, food and drinks in car
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Agreement |
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6. Number of passengers
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Agreement |
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7. Grades
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Agreement |
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8. Drugs and alcohol
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Agreement |
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9. In case of emergency
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Agreement |
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10. Other
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Agreement |
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TEEN DRIVER
I promise to abide by the rules outlined above. If I choose to break any of these rules, I will abide by the above consequences in addition to losing my driving privileges. During the time I cannot drive, I will be responsible for making other arrangements to get around.
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SIGNATURE OF TEEN DRIVER DATE
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I promise to do what I can to help my child succeed in following these rules. I promise to make time to help my child become a safe and responsible driver. I understand this is an evolving contract and promise to make myself available to discuss these rules and their consequences when necessary.
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) DATE
