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ParentsTeamworkThe best outcome for new drivers depends on a united approach between home practice and classroom studies. Parents can make time for the student to practice skills correctly and enough times until the good behaviors become habits.The intermediate license law requires that students have 50 hours of supervised driving (10 of these at night) before obtaining their license. A copy of a driving log can be downloaded to track these hours. Guided PracticeGuided practice is essential to developing good driving habits. In guided practice, special attention is paid to what, how, where, and when to practice. A team approach is employed in which the teacher, student, and parent/guardian work together in a coordinated effort. Each person has a specific role.As a parent of a beginning driver, you play an important role before, during, and after your student has completed the course. You are not expected to replace the teacher, but rather to support, encourage, and assist in developing habits that will help your student be a responsible driver. There are several ways that you and your student can help this process. Accessing the "Driving How-To's", "Study Materials", and using the driving log from the "Downloads" pages on this website will give your student the tools to perform their driving well. Parent's RoleDuring the traffic safety education course, parents should do the following:• Make yourself available for practice and discussion sessions with your student driver. • Provide a vehicle for practice sessions. • Set a good example when you drive. • Talk to your student and the teacher regularly about how you can help. • Provide regular practice of the skills listed in the driving log. • Respect your student’s efforts and feelings; have a positive attitude. • Reinforce the skills taught by the teacher. • Support your student’s teacher. If differences of opinion occur, call or visit the teacher for clarification. |
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