When it’s time for your teen to learn how to drive, enroll them in SWERVE driving school. Teen driving school courses are geared to help your teen become a safe and knowledgeable driver. Use these five tips to help prepare your teen for driving school and get the most out of their instruction!
Why Enroll in a Teen Driving School
SWERVE Driving School offers teen courses developed to help new, young drivers learn the rules of the road so they can pass their driver’s exams. Our teen courses are better for young learners because they were designed to engage students while teaching them the fundamentals of driving.
We suggest enrolling your teen in a driver’s ed course geared towards teens for two main reasons. First, they will learn with a group of their peers. Second, they won’t be intimidated by adults in standard driver’s courses. Your teen’s comfort level is imperative to their success in class.
When new drivers are in a comfortable environment, they are more likely to ask questions and get the help they need. Our in-person classes are taught by professional instructors who have experience teaching new teen drivers.
1. Review the Class Schedule
SWERVE Driving School offers online and in-person driver’s ed classes. Our online courses can be taken anytime and do not require your teen to follow a set schedule. Online courses are available in California. If you are in Washington or Florida, your teen will take in-person classes.
If your teen is taking in-person classes, you can help them prepare for driving school by reviewing the class schedule with them before classes begin. Reviewing the schedule will help ensure your teen doesn’t have any conflicts, and knows what to expect during the course. Attendance is required for in-person classes, which is why it’s so important to make sure they can attend every class.
2. Talk About Your Expectations
The second way to prepare your teen for driving school is to talk with them about your expectations. You will want to set clear expectations that they understand and are easy to follow.
For in-person classes, you should expect your teen to attend every class. Make sure they know how they will get to each class session. They should also know what to do if they miss a class.
For online classes, you should expect your teen to complete lessons in a timely manner. If they space out their lessons with too much time in between, they might forget the material which could lengthen the learning process.
Are you going to require your teen to pass a practice test before they take any written or practical exams? If you are, ensure they know this rule well enough in advance of their test so they can meet your expectations.
Setting clear expectations shouldn’t overwhelm your teen. Try not to change your expectations unless absolutely necessary. Your teen will appreciate knowing what you expect of them before driving school begins.
3. Ease Their Fears
Driving can be intimidating for many new teen drivers. Talk with your teen before they begin driver’s ed and ask them if they’re intimidated or have any worries.
Knowing about your teen’s fears before classes begin can help you make their learning experience better and more enjoyable. Do your best to ease their fears by talking about their feelings and answering any questions they have.
4. Make a Driving Agreement
Your teen might be very excited to learn to drive or have an idea of what driving school is going to be like. One thing you can do to set your teen up for success is to make a driving agreement with them.
They can help you develop the agreement. Lay out specific details of what driving will be like when your teen is behind the wheel. Questions you can ask and answer when making the agreement include:
- How many people can be in the car when your teen is driving?
- Can the radio be on? How loud can the volume be?
- How many hours will your teen practice with you outside of class?
Making a driving agreement can help prepare your teen for what they can expect while they are taking lessons at driving school.
5. Practice Driving Skills Outside of Class
Even when your teen is taking behind-the-wheel training classes, they will need to practice their driving skills outside of class. You can help your teen prepare for these hands-on lessons by teaching them how to work the basic controls in a car. You can help them practice skills and maneuvers both before and after their lessons, too.
Why Choose SWERVE Driving School
SWERVE Driving School serves teen drivers in California, Washington, and Florida. Our curriculum is engaging and comprehensive. We help students learn to apply necessary driving skills so they can become safe drivers.
SWERVE Driving School’s new driver training courses include knowledge-based and skills-based lessons. Visit our online resource center for videos and tips as well as practice tests. We prepare your teen to pass their driver’s exam and drive safely.