twoblessings Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) DD will be getting her license sometime next year. There are a few things we are requiring of her before we will allow her to get a license. I am curious as to what others require of their Teens beforehand. We definately want her to be responsible and have experience behind the wheel, but I am not talking about that. I have listed a few examples below. There are a few others we have but this will give an idea as to what I am asking for. For example: She needs to have a job Learn to change a flat tire Learn to use jumper cables Learn to check the fluids in her car. thanks! Edited November 9, 2010 by twoblessings more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 i'm not sure what you mean in terms of "requirements" ... ? dd13 will be "required" to pass the written test to get her permit...and "required" to pass the road test to get her license... but i can't think of anything offhand that we would "require" of her - aside from the usual stuff like being ready to do it & not pulling attitudes. :p (ds12 won't be driving due to his disabilities) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Funny. I was just chatting with a friend on Facebook about this. My ds can start driver's training in January. And, around here, there's a lot of highway driving where people usually drive at least 15 over the speed limit. I'm very nervous. I wasn't thinking of anything beyond the legal requirements for him though. I guess driving will be treated like any other privilege in this house - it CAN be taken away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Well, it will be a while before my kids can drive but they will be required to know how to change a tire (there are still places without cell phone reception) and what all of the warning lights on the dash mean (as well as what to do when they come on). They will also be required to take a self defense class because being able to drive means they will be going out alone to unknown places (even good kids lie to their parents). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 and what all of the warning lights on the dash mean (as well as what to do when they come on). :iagree: Even after teaching the eldest just this, he still ignored the oil light and froze his engine block. :tongue_smilie: My biggest requirement is that I'm not longer afraid when they drive and feel like I have to be on watch. I can daydream out the window, read a book, make a grocery list, etc. without a worry while they are driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Pass the written and road test. Know how to use their cell phone. Drive with me for a year with their permit. At that point, mine have accumulated literally hundreds of hours on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoblessings Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Well, it will be a while before my kids can drive but they will be required to know how to change a tire (there are still places without cell phone reception) and what all of the warning lights on the dash mean (as well as what to do when they come on). They will also be required to take a self defense class because being able to drive means they will be going out alone to unknown places (even good kids lie to their parents). Self Defense.... I like it! I will check around for classes. I hadn't thought of that one. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 This. He will have his learner's permit for a year before he can get his license. I want him to have lots and lots of experience driving on all kinds of roads. The only think I'll make him do that I can think of is learn how to skid to a stop on a wet road and how to cut the wheels to stop a skid (we'll do that in a wide parking lot) and learn how to brake on a snow packed road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoblessings Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 DD took a defensive driving class as part of her requirements. I forgot to metion it in the original post. They taught what to do on wet roads if you start skiddiing it was really neat. It is an organization that travels the country and teach teens defensive driving. It is for free. DD will do it again when they come to our area. You can find out more here: http://www.driversedge.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Must be able to pay for their portion of the insurance here--and a lot of the things required above. Lots of hours under their permit. Neither of my teens got their license before they were 17 or 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Mine have to pay their insurance before they get their license, but not their permit. We spring for AAA for them. Then, just the usual state requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Nothing beyond the legal requirements which include a one year driving practice in many different situations. Now I haven't had any problems with the first two in terms of driving. If number three gives some kind of problem, she will get additional requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Nothing beyond legal requirements, my comfort with their driving abilities, reading the owners' manuals of each car, and treating driving as a privilege. He can read how to change a flat tire because it is different on each vehicle. Just because ds has his license doesn't mean he has free reign to drive. Since he does not have his own car, he still has to use ours and we can refuse him. We usually don't because when he takes the car, he is usually making our life easier in that we don't have to drive him:). He can't go joyriding with friends because of the restrictions on his license for the first year (only one non-family member in the car.) Some days, he has to get up early and take dh to work so he can have a car later in the day when I need it also. This means we have to make arrangements for dh to get a ride (sometimes I pick him up and other times, he bums a ride from a co-worker.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 We're also going with our state's legal requirements and our own determination of ds's level of responsibility and readiness. In our state he has to have his permit for a year, driver's ed, 40 hours of experience (including night driving and parking), and Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program certification. We have friends who require their dc to memorize a certain amount of Bible scripture before they can get their licenses. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tutor Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 We want our kids to have some time driving both an automatic and a standard transmission just in case they ever find themselves in a pinch needing to drive an unfamiliar car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Assuming he's on track - finish eagle scout. I've heard of too many boys that get "this close" then fizzle once they get their license. So, the usual stuff plus that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 My oldest is almost there. She must have $500 in her bank account to cover the deductible if she causes a wreck. (from Love and Logic) She has plenty of driving experience since she's had her permit for over a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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