Teaching your teen how to drive can be scary for some parents, but it is a requirement of the DMV.
Complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving
It will take more than 15 minutes of practice time every day for six months to complete 50 hours of practice driving, of which at least 10 hours must be night driving practice. You (the parent) and the instructor must sign the statement on your teen’s permit certifying that he/she has completed the supervised training. The signed permit must be returned to DMV before the driving test may be taken.
Luckily the DMV has created a great training guide for parents. It’s really laid out well and will help you understand what to teach and how to teach it. They also provide a handy driving log to track the time your teen gets to drive behind the wheel. Also provided are several sample lesson plans for you to use. It’s a great resource. Click here to access the guide.
Here are some basic questions you should know if your child is ready to get their license:
IS YOUR TEEN READY FOR A LICENSE?
When your teen drives well enough to pass the DMV driving test for a provisional driver license, ask yourself the questions below to confirm that you have not overlooked some necessary driving practice or knowledge:
- Have we discussed high-risk conditions, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs?
- Does my teen know what to do if he/she feels it is unsafe to drive because he/she has been drinking alcohol, and/or using drugs, or is fatigued?
- Have we practiced in heavy city traffic?
- Have we practiced on one-way streets and at intersections with three-way signals?
- Have we practiced using a center left turn lane?
- Have we practiced on small country roads, on gravel roads with potholes, and on hills?
- Have we practiced in bad weather?
- Have we practiced at night?
- Have we practiced entering, exiting, and driving on a freeway?
- Have we discussed what to do if an emergency occurs?
- Have we discussed what to do if a collision occurs?
- Does my teen know I can cancel his/her license at any time and for any reason? Does my teen know I will cancel the license if he/she drives irresponsibly or violates traffic laws?
When you are sure your teen is ready for a license, confirm that the required hours are logged on the “Supervised Driving Log“. Then, sign the certifying line of his or her instruction permit. Your teen is now ready to take a driving test with a DMV examiner if he or she has held his or her permit for at least six months from the day it was issued. (The waiting period is mandatory even though your teen may have already practiced all the driving skills listed here.) Your teen must not drive to the DMV office alone on the day of the driving test.
We hope this guide helps answer some questions and provides you with the help you need to provide your teen with the necessary training required. Remember, you can always call or email us with any questions.
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