Becoming a driver brings independence but also more responsibility. This guide will help you make good decisions about every aspect of operating and maintaining a vehicle. You'll find information and resources that will help you deal with the new challenges ahead of you, including:

• understanding how your role as a driver affects your family;
• recognizing the potential legal and financial impact of your decisions behind the wheel;
• finding the driving school that's right for you;
• benefiting from your parents' experience;
• protecting yourself and your passengers;
• choosing the vehicle that's right for you;
• getting the best deal on insurance;
• maintaining a safe vehicle;
• preventing family conflict with a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement.

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