Safety: Parent-teen contract

A contract is a great way to encourage communication...  plain and simple. 

Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that parents can significantly reduce the likelihood of irresponsible behaviors that could ultimately lead to auto crashes when they clearly establish expectations of their teens and then follow through on consequences should those expectations be breached.  Parents should take full charge of their teen's driver training, providing continuous coaching and monitoring.  Lastly, don't underestimate the influence you have on your teens, even with your younger children, by setting an good example.

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Parent/Teen Driving Agreement      

The intent of this agreement is to avoid any misunderstandings concerning our family driving rules.  Together

we will agree to vehicle use and operation rules, and the consequences for breaking any of these rules.

Financial responsibilities - determine who and what percentage each person will be responsible for:

____________ Vehicle costs          ____________ Taxes and registration fees

____________ Fuel costs               ____________ Monthly insurance costs

____________ Maintenance costs

Total costs: Parents/guardians: $__________________ Teen driver: $___________________

Vehicle Maintenance - determine who will be responsible for the following:

Check fluids__________________      Clean windows _____________

Check tire pressure ____________     Clean exterior ______________

Clean interior _________________

Family safety belt agreement:

Consequences of violation: _______________________________________________________

School achievement:

Consequences of violation: _______________________________________________________

Consequences for:

• Moving violation or crash/property damage: _________________________________________

• Alcohol or other drug use: _______________________________________________________

• Curfew violation: ______________________________________________________________

• Violating passenger restrictions: __________________________________________________

• Failure to provide destination or time of return: ______________________________________

• Allowing others to drive the car: __________________________________________________

• Failure to call if you are more than 30 minutes late: __________________________________

• Irresponsible behavior: __________________________________________________________

This agreement may be amended at any time.

________________________________      ___________________________________

Teen Driver                              Date          Parent or Legal Guardian                      Date