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Parents of Teen Drivers

Educating yourself and your teen

^{**Teens, check out our resources for you.}

You, the parent, and your influence can help shape a responsible attitude about driving. And you can help teens gain the experience they need to stay safe on the road.

Find out how to keep your teenage driver safe, how to lower their auto insurance and where to find additional information and resources.

Articles and information for parents

• Graduated drivers license - Proven to improve teen safety and their driving skills, learn why this important tool is one you should be enforcing.
• Ten tips for parents - What contributes to teen accidents? How can parents help prepare their teen for the dangers of driving? Read our top ten tips to help you prepare for this transitional period.
• Safety technology aids teen drivers - Automakers have been responding to the growing dangers that many drivers face. Learn about the latest technology available and what's just around the corner in auto and driving safety.
• Cutting costs - Insuring a teenage driver can be daunting, but there are steps you can take to help save money on premiums.
• Teens and safe cars - A major factor in teen safety is the kind of car they drive. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Insurance Information Institute (III) say a safe vehicle can make a big difference.

   

Can I borrow the car?

Our teen driving video is a sobering and honest look at teen driving and the tragedy that can strike when a teenager takes their responsibility for granted. Check it out and share it with your teen.

Information from the GEICO Education Foundation

• Driver's first 6 months and the contract you need to sign: The first 6 months your teen is on the road are critical. Driving is the greatest danger your teen will face. Learn why and then go over our Parent-Teen Contract with your young driver before they hit the road.
• Sleep deprivation and driving don't mix: "Drowsy driving" is a parents worst nightmare. You can help your teenage driver avoid the risks of driving and sleep deprivation.

*See the video your teens are watching (Real Teen Driving)