The ART of Driving Teen Driving Agreement
Supervising Adults
INITIALS
_____تتت I understand that I have a responsibility
to exhibit safe driving practices; to provide تتتتتmy teen driver with adequate supervised
driving experiences; and to monitor, restrict, and determine on a daily basis
whether my teen should be driving.
______ The use of any electronic device at any
time by my teen driver while they are operating a vehicle is never permitted. I
will not expect my teen to answer my calls/text until it is safe for him/her to
do so.
______ I
understand that until my child is eighteen I have complete control over his/her
license and may revoke his/her privilege to drive based on my judgment to protect
him/her and others. This may involve taking physical possession of his/her
driverصs license. I also understand that as long as I own the vehicle my child
uses, I have the same control over their privilege to drive that vehicle.
Teen Driver
_____ I
understand and accept that I am a new and inexperienced driver with a brain
that is still developing which makes it difficult for me to assess risks,
recognize hazards, and control impulses.ت
Therefore, I need (and will accept) increased supervised driving time
and the monitoring and restrictions my supervising adult deems appropriate.
_____ I
understand that driving is a privilege and a great responsibility. I
acknowledge the fact that I could cause injury, death and damage to myself, others,
and property resulting in liability for my parents.
Teen Driver Agreement
ف
This
agreement is in effect until ______________ (recommended: one year or
eighteenth birthday, whichever is later).
ف
I
will always
wear a seatbelt and insure all passengers do the same.
ف
I
will always have permission from a supervising adult to drive. We will agree on
my route, destination, time of return, and passengers. My driving will always
have a purpose (no joyriding).
ف
Unless
I am pulled over in a safe location with the car in park, I will not use any electronic
devices, even hands-free.
ف
I
will follow my states GDL for curfews and passenger restrictions and realize my
supervising adult can enforce stricter rules.ت
My supervising adult has decided that I may not drive between the hours of ______ and ______.ت If this rule is stricter than my states and I
need extra time for a job or school activity, I will have my supervising
adultصs written permission and carry it with me.تت For my first ______ months with a license, I
will carry only a supervising adult.ت In
the next ______ months, I will carry only a supervising adult and immediate
family. I will not transport anyone else until I have had my license for (recommend
one year) ___________ and even then my supervising adult holds veto power
should it be felt that I should not drive with passengers or specific
passengers that are felt to be an added distraction. (note recommended three stage)
ف
I
will never
drive under the influence of drugs (including medications that may make me
drowsy), alcohol, or when fatigued.
ف
I
will obey all traffic laws, road signs, and speed limits.ت I will adjust my driving speed based on road
conditions.
ف
I
can and will call for a safe ride to avoid a dangerous situation, whether I do
not feel comfortable driving due to unsafe conditions or do not feel
comfortable being driven by another person.ت
Doing so will not violate this agreement.ت I understand the importance of speaking up
when in an unsafe situation.
ف
The
following agreement has been made as to my financial obligations for gas,
insurance, and maintenance: _________________________________________________________.
ف
I
understand that if I violate this agreement or state laws my driving privileges
will be suspended for _____ days in addition to any restriction placed upon me
by the state.ت I also understand that
violations may be reported to my supervising adult by neighbors, school
personnel, law enforcement, or friends who are all concerned for my
safety.ت If I drive while under
suspension, my privileges will be suspended indefinitely.
ف
I
understand that my actions not only affect me but others I share the road with.
I also understand that this is not زjust about meس, but everyone who knows and
loves me. I understand that this agreement is not about controlling me but
keeping me safe.
تتتتتتتتتت By signing this agreement we
acknowledge that we will abide by the requirements.
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