Issues of TRUST and ACCOUNTABILITY

Issues of TRUST and ACCOUNTABILITY

Monitoring teen drivers has historically consisted of trust, hope, clear Do's and Dont's and then reacting to outcomes like traffic citations or the rare sighting by a friend, neighbor, etc...

Most teen drivers are “good kids” in their parents’ proud eyes. Most teen drivers ARE good kids, safety and being a "good kid" are two different issues.

Trust and freedom behind the wheel is a privilege usually earned and built by performing well on non-driving related behaviors (grades, chores, following the rules of the home, making curfew, etc.)

Monitoring your teen driver with 21st Century Teen Driver Program is not about lack of trust. It is about coaching and holding them accountable on negative driving behaviors and helping them develop good driving habits.

Approximately 500,000 teen drivers are injured or killed in auto accidents each year. Speed, seatbelt use, and judgment are the three most common causes. 21st Century Teen Driver Program is about doing everything as a parent to ensure that your teen driver arrives home safely.

Most teen drivers will actually feel more freedom, and trust will be enhanced as parents know for sure that their teen driver is operating the car as safely as possible.

Most teen drivers with 21st Century Teen Driver Program on board experience increased driving privileges because their parents know they are driving safely.

Parents can present 21st Century Teen Driver Program as working FOR their teen driver, contributing to their freedom behind the wheel. See Teen Driving Agreement.