The Next Street has created a Parent/Teen Driving Agreement that you may use to help lay out the obligations of both you and your teen, as well as the consequences of a violation.It is important that you stress the consequences if any mandates or house rules are violated – and be prepared to enforce them.Along with the mandated driving restrictions by the State of Massachusetts, you may want to set your own house rules.Until they turn 18, your teen may not drive between hours of midnight – 5am unless it is for employment, school, religious activities or a medical necessity.For the second 6 months after obtaining a Driver’s License, a 16 or 17 year old may drive with the above people or with immediate family (such as brothers and sisters).For the first 6 months after obtaining a Driver’s License, a 16 or 17 year old may only drive with a Licensed Driving Instructor, their parents or legal guardian (at least one of whom holds a valid driver license) – or a person providing instruction who is at least 21 years old and has held a license for at least 1 year. This includes any hand-held computer or other device with a video display. Any cell phone (even if hands-free) or other mobile electronic device may not be used while driving.All passengers in the vehicle must use permanently installed seat belts.With a Learner’s Permit, the only passenger a 16 or 17 year old can have is a parent, legal guardian or Qualified Sponsor for the duration of the permit.In the State of Massachusetts, there are certain driving restrictions for 16 and 17 year olds, both when they have a Learner’s Permit and a Driver's License.The Parent Class will cover such topics as State Teen Laws, Social Host Laws, and your role as a Driving Coach.If you are unable to attend the 2 hour Parent Class, your teen will be unable to test until they are 18 years old.As a first step, there is a mandatory 2 hour Parent Class – which both you and your teen must attend (unless you have completed a Parent Class within the past 5 years).As your teen signs up for Driver's Education, you are also getting signed up.We have a very useful Parent/Student Driving Log to help you and your teen reach those 40 hours while providing a general outline of what to practice.The more they are exposed to the actual task of driving, the better they will become at it. Go over information with your teen a few times. Are they having trouble learning how to back out of a space?.If you are serving as a Driving Coach, seeing how your teen is progressing can be very eye opening.While The Next Street offers additional Private Driving Instruction, many parents want to spend some time driving with your teen.
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