t ’s a rite of passage like the first-day children go to kindergarten or when they become teenagers. Instead of sentimental feelings , however, this one might send chills down your spine. Your child is old enough to learn how to drive. Feeling apprehensive about turning over the car keys to your child is normal. You’re aware of enough stories about distracted driving, road rage, and other reckless driving behavior to have you pacing the floor when your 16-year-old gets behind the wheel and eventually becomes eligible to drive solo. Another concern is increasing expenses. You may have to recalculate your household budget because adding a teenage driver to the family auto policy can cost as much as $2,000 or more a year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers under age 20 are three times more likely than other drivers to get in a fatal crash, and the main culprits are boys.
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“ As a parent, you’ll want to prepare your child to drive as best you can, which starts with driver education.”
