Part 2 >> Driving Rules & Consequences

Example Violations	Consequences
Teen used alcohol or other drugs and drove.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________
Teen got a ticket for speeding.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________
Teen didn't make all passengers wear seat belts.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________
Teen lied about where s/he was going with the car.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________
Teen came home 45 minutes late without calling.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________
Teen violated the agreed-upon passenger restriction.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________
Teen violated the agreed-upon nighttime restriction.	Lose driving privileges for _________months. Other: ______________________________

Directions

1. Read, discuss, and put into effect each rule.
2. Discuss the EXAMPLE VIOLATIONS and write in possible CONSEQUENCES.
3. Print Parents & Teen Driving Agreement. Sign and date at the bottom to confirm your agreement and commitment.

RULE 1: CHECK IN WITH A PARENT EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE.

• Tell a parent where you are going, who will be the passengers, and when you will return.
• Call home if you will be more than agreed upon minutes late.
• Call home if your plans change while you are out.
• Call home if you cannot get home safely. Parent will arrange a safe ride home.

RULE 2: OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS AND SIGNS.

• Never use alcohol or other drugs and drive.
• Never ride with a person who is driving after using alcohol or other drugs.
• Never ride in a car where any alcohol or drug use is occurring.
• Always wear your seat belt at all times as a driver or passenger.
• Always have every passenger wear a seat belt.
• Do not drive aggressively (e.g., speeding, tailgating, or cutting others off.).

RULE 3: DO NOT TAKE UNNECESSARY RISKS WHILE DRIVING.

• No playing around with passengers, messing around with the radio, talking on a cell phone, etc.
• Do not drive when overly tired, angry, or upset.
• Do not put yourself or others at increased risk by making unnecessary trips in adverse weather.