Description
Book SynopsisImagine lying awake in bed, waiting to hear the front door open so you’ll know your teen is home safely. But instead, tonight, the doorbell rings.
Your heart stops when you see the police officers in the doorway, and you know instantly that your life will never be the same again. Wouldn’t you do ANYTHING to go back and change things?
By then it will be too late. The time to prepare your teen to drive and survive is NOW!
"3 Keys to Keeping Your Teen Alive" provides a simple step-by-step plan to prepare teens to become safe, responsible drivers. Parents can use it to teach their teens to drive or to make sure they cover all the bases in their practice sessions after the teen has taken a professional driver training course.
"3 Keys to Keeping Your Teen Alive" includes: 25 structured driving lessons, great advice from top experts, checklists to follow and other useful tools. There are true stories, quizzes and puzzles to keep your teen interested and reinforce the learning. The companion website (TeensLearntoDrive.com) has additional resources and links to great instructional & informational videos that complement each lesson. The program works with Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Programs.
"3 Keys to Keeping Your Teen Alive" is straightforward and easy to follow but will take a lot of time, patience and dedication from both of you--parent and teen.
Isn’t it worth it?
Trade Review“In life we make many investments. This investment you don’t want to miss!
Every year, more teens die in car crashes than from anything else. Most crashes are preventable. Research proves that informed and involved parents make a difference. 3 Keys to Keeping Your Teen Alive is a great resource to help parents coach, monitor and support their teens.” --Michelle Anderson, Director of Operations, National Road Safety Foundation–New York
“Both teen drivers and parents will benefit from this compelling survival blueprint to safe driving practices. Those parents like myself who lost their teen-child in their first year of driving feel this life-saving book is the best gift you can give your teen.” --Laura Marchetti, Katie’s Mom–Florida
“This book is a must read for all teens and new drivers. As a mother who lost her daughter in a car accident, I think Anne Marie covers all the risks out there for new drivers.” --Linda Mulkey, Lauren’s Mom–Salt Lake City, Utah
Table of ContentsBefore Getting a Learner’s Permit
Chapter 1: Actively Involved Parents Before Getting a Learner’s Permit
Which Parent are You?
How to Be a Great Role Model
Preparing Your Teen to be a Passenger
The Teen Passenger Contract
Chapter 2: Need-to-Know Info Before Getting a Learner’s Permit
First—Are You Ready to Learn to Drive?
Graduated Driver Licensing GDL 101
Responsibilities of the Passenger
Getting Your Local Driver Training Manual
Chapter 3: Structured Practice Before Getting a Learner’s Permit
Maintenance Basics Everyone Needs to Know
Your Tires: Where the Rubber Meets the Road!
After Getting a Level 1 License (Learner’s Permit)
Chapter 4: Actively Involved Parents After Getting a Learner’s Permit
Information for Parent Coaches
Purposeful vs. Recreational Driving
How to Help Your Driver
The Teen Brain
Preparing the Car
Coaching Tips for the Co-Pilot
Stay the Course
Chapter 5: Need-to-Know Info After Getting a Learner’s Permit
Developing a Seatbelt Habit
Katie’s Story
Airbag Safety
8 Tips for Avoiding a Rollover
The Danger in Backing Up
Drew’s Story
Madison’s Story
Dealing with Distractions
Music
Passengers
Eating and Drinking
Smoking
Cell Phones and Texting
Chapter 6: Structured Practice After Getting a Learner’s Permit
In-Car Driving Sessions
Recommended Lesson Plan
LESSON 1: Preparing to Drive, Starting & Stopping
LESSON 2: Turning
LESSON 3: Backing Up
LESSON 4: Basic Parking Skills
LESSON 5: Emergency Stops
LESSON 6: Emergency Stops with Steering
LESSON 7: Space Management and Scanning
LESSON 8: Right Turns on Residential Streets
LESSON 9: Left Turns on Residential Streets
LESSON 10: Navigating the Neighborhood
LESSON 11: Turns on Busier Roads
LESSON 12: Interacting with Other Vehicles
LESSON 13: Driving on Country Roads
LESSON 14: Other Parking (Parallel, Underground, etc.)
LESSON 15: Rain & Wet Ground
LESSON 16: Night Driving
LESSON 17: 2-Lane Highways
LESSON 18: Pulling Over
LESSON 19: Snow and Ice
LESSON 20: Following Directions and Finding Your Way
After Getting a Provisional License
Chapter 7: Actively Involved Parents After Getting a Provisional License
Creating Your Teen-Parent Driving Contract
Be Transparent
Best Cars for Teens
New Technologies
Chapter 8: Need-to-Know Info After Getting a Provisional License
The Teen-Parent Driving Contract
Dangerous Behaviors and Situations
Fatigue and Driving While You’re Drowsy
Speeding
Reid’s Story
Alcohol and Driving
Alcohol and Driving: Talk about It
Road Rage
Blame Your Parents
Daydreaming
Tailgating
Right of Way
Motorcycles
Railway Crossings
Stuff That Can Get You into Trouble
Lending the Car
Plan, Share and Update
Parking: Safety, Etiquette and Responsibility
Talk about It: Handicapped Parking
Police Stops and Pulling Over
Stuff You Should Have in Your Car
Dealing with Emergencies
Winter Driving Tips
Chapter 9: Structured Practice After Getting a Provisional License
LESSON 21: Multi-lane Highways
LESSON 22: Driving with Friends
LESSON 23: Highway Driving After Dark
LESSON 24: Night Driving in Rain, Snow and Fog
LESSON 25: In Case of Accident!
After Getting a Full Driver’s License
Chapter 10: Actively Involved Parents After Getting a Full License
They’re Not Out of the Woods Yet!
Your Family Driving Contract
Chapter 11: Need-to-Know Info After Getting a Full License
Insurance Basics
Insurance FAQs
What to Do if You’re Involved in an Accident
A Final Word of Caution
Chapter 12: Structured Practice After Getting a Full License
