Your Teenager And Driving - Setting Up Ground Rules For Borrowing The Car

Once your teenager has learned how to drive and has passed your state's driving exam, the next thing you should expect to hear is, "May I borrow the car?" Hopefully you have already had this conversation with your teen in advance, but if not here are some issues to discuss with them

1. Set up some ground rules from the very beginning. These will be in regards to things that are non-negotiable when it comes to your teenager driving a car. This would include a serious talk about driving and alcohol, having passengers in the car, and where the car may be driven to. Even though these things should have been topics of discussion long before you have a teenager with a driver's license, many parents wait until the last minute to talk with their teen about these matters.
2. Agree to a list of these rules with your teenager and then type them up and let everyone involved sign the list. Be very detailed about what you expect so that there is no confusion later on. Make sure that the consequences for breaking a rule in the agreement are harsh and then be willing to stick to the terms you have decided upon. The agreement will serve as a contract between you and your teenager as to what will and will not be allowed. All adults living in your home should be willing to sign the agreement along with your teen.
3. Let your teen know that you are there for them. Starting to drive will open up a whole new world for them that will take some adjustment. They need to know that you are there if they run into a situation they are not sure how to handle.

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