You don't have to be a genius to realize that almost anyone can get a driver license today. Haven't you seen some idiot on the road zip by you going 35 mph OVER the speed limit, jump into another lane and then stop on the shoulder of the freeway so he can back up and get to the exit ramp he missed? Crazy, isn't it?
And we're just talking about what's on the road. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration there are more than 1,700 fatalities and 840,000 injuries yearly due to vehicle crashes off public highways.
"How did he ever get a license?
"Did his license fall into his bowl as he was pouring out his daily ration of Fruit Loops?"
Of course, some drivers eat their Fruit Loops while they're driving (and texting!!).
Crazy drivers abound - you don't need me to tell you that.
My guess is you're not surprised by the fact that new teen drivers are 4 times more likely to be involved in a FATAL crash.
As a parent, I remember the dilemma - "How can he be old enough to drive? He can't even keep his room picked up?..It seems like just yesterday when he started Cub Scouts. Wow, where did the time go?"
Well, you can't put the genie back into the bottle, so you need figure out a way to handle this.
I've talked with a lot of moms and dads who thought 25 would be the age when they thought their girl might be okay to start driving. I know the feeling. But they are growing up and sooner than you want, you're going to have an empty bedroom in the house.
Yes, it happens to all of us...time waits for no one.
So what is the best use of your time and what is the best way to choose a parent taught drivers education course that's practical, thorough and can give you peace of mind. It's an important choice for any parent, make sure to research your options and pick the one that fits your schedule and needs.
Driving today is nothing like it was when we started driving -. there are more drivers, more vehicles, more types of vehicles, and more distracting elements with wireless communication devices galore, vehicles with unintended acceleration, and what seems like recalls every week.
Yeah, it's scary.
Patrick L. Barrett is a nationally known expert in training for collision-free driving. Pat owns Driver Ed in a Box LLC, a company with a mission to provide families with the knowledge and tools necessary to build the habits of safe, collision-free driving through their parent taught drivers education course.
For more information on Patrick Barrett or Driver Ed in a Box LLC please visit: http://driveredinabox.com/home/
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