Welcoming Your New Driver

Navigating the Information Highway

Most teens are very Internet savvy – make them responsible for fact-finding. Below are some helpful resources to get you started.

For more information on these topics		Check These Web Resources
Driver Education Information Car Care Clinics Car Buying Costs of Vehicle Ownership Vehicle History Reports Crashworthiness Evaluations Car Insurance Car loans Approved Auto Repair Facilities		www.AAA.com
Auto Insurance Information		Insurance Information Institute www.iii.org
Ranking of Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles		National Insurance Crime Bureau www.nicb.org
Crash Test Results, Rollover Rates, Defects and Recalls		National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) www.nhtsa.gov
Department of Motor Vehicle Guide for Your State		National DMV Guide www.dmv.org
State by State Provisions for Teen Drivers		AAA www.AAA.com/publicaffairs
Driving Safety Research		AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety www.aaafoundation.org

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New Driver Index
•	Introduction
•	Welcoming Your New Driver
•	Parents as Co-Pilots
•	Driving is Only Part of Being a Driver
•	Choosing the Safest Car for a New Driver
•	A Little Homework Can Steer You to the Right Driver Training
•	Put Together Your New Driver Toolkit
•	Navigating the Information Highway

Related Information
•	Becoming the New Driver in Your Family
•	Driving Contracts

A recent study by the National Institutes of Health suggests that parental involvement and restrictions significantly reduce risky driving behavior during a driver's first 72-78 months behind the wheel.