| One of the most important tips anyone can offer | | | | surrounding you; and driving only during the times |
| a teen driver about obtaining, and keeping, cheap | | | | drivers your age are legally allowed to drive. |
| car insurance, is the tip of driving safely and | | | | Respect your surroundings. Respecting your |
| responsibly. This advice does not mean just | | | | surroundings means driving in accordance with |
| buckling up and driving the speed limit. Driving | | | | everything around you. Drive slower than the |
| safely and responsibly goes beyond those basics | | | | speed limit when weather elements such as rain |
| especially for teen drivers. | | | | and snow require it. Keep watch of pedestrians, |
| Below are some tips and advice for teens to | | | | especially children who may be playing close to |
| drive safely and responsibly. | | | | the road. Pay attention to all vehicles around you, |
| Obey the law. Obeying the law means buckling | | | | especially in high traffic areas. |
| your safety belt (wearing a safety belt is a legal | | | | Avoid unnecessary distractions. Unnecessary |
| requirement in most states); driving the speed | | | | distractions include things such as putting on make |
| limit (speed limits change in different parts of | | | | up, eating, chatting on your cell phone, blasting the |
| town, especially in school and work zones); | | | | radio, and cramming too many friends into your |
| knowing, and respecting, what the colors of | | | | vehicle. Many states have laws regulating how |
| traffic lights mean; not driving under the influence | | | | many passengers teen drivers are allowed to |
| of drugs, alcohol, or any other controlled | | | | have. Know, and follow, those laws. When in |
| substance; placing at least the length of one | | | | doubt, never allow more passengers than your |
| vehicle between you and the car in front of you; | | | | vehicle has safety belts. |
| always signaling your next move to the vehicles | | | | |