Parent-Driver Contract Form printable pdf download

PARENT-DRIVER

IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS, I WILL DRIVE

CONTRACT

WITH CARE AND CAUTION AND DISPLAY THE SAME COURTESY THAT I

EXPECT FROM OTHER DRIVERS, BICYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS, AND WHOEVER

ELSE SHARES THE ROAD.

Every teen looks forward to getting their

RULES OF THE

I WILL:

license, and every parent is equally as excited

ROAD

Always make sure that I and my passengers are properly buckled up

to watch their son or daughter grow up to face

I understand that

Stay within speed limits

new experiences and challenges. Along with

there are rules to the

Adhere to all traffic lights, stop signs, and other signs/road markings

road, and I promise

Obey all other traffic laws

this excitement, however, there is an element

to follow them.

of worry. Parents know that driving can be fun,

I WILL NOT:

that it can be liberating, but that it can also be

Drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

dangerous. To ease this concern and establish

Be a passenger with a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Attempt to impress others by racing or driving recklessly

a basis of trust, a parent-driver contract

Allow illegal drugs or weapons in the car

provides the opportunity to form an open line of

communication about the importance of safety

DISTRACTED

I WILL:

and the expectations that come with the new

DRIVING

Drive with both hands on the wheel

and profound responsibility of driving.

Speak up when someone is acting in a distracting manner, whether I

I understand that

distracted driving is

am the passenger or driver

one of the leading

Encourage others to drive without talking on the phone or texting

This parent-driver contract may seem rather

causes of accidents.

formal, but it is nothing more than a symbol of

I WILL NOT:

the great passage of knowledge that goes into

Text or talk on the phone while driving

learning to drive. It provides a moment for parent

Allow distractions such as music, food, or other passengers reduce

and son or daughter to reflect on the many things

my focus on driving safely

Drive when I am not alert and in emotional control

that go into being a safe and responsible driver.

It’s not the sort of contract that would ever hold

BEING A

I WILL:

up in any court, but more of a pact. It’s a pact

RESPONSIBLE

Drive only when I have permission

between parent and teen that says that says

DRIVER

Drive another person’s car only if I have permission

nothing more than “I’ll be a good teacher, if you

Complete all of my family and educational responsibilities

I understand what

be a good student”.

Come to an agreement with my parents pertaining to my contributions

it means to be a

responsible driver.

to car-related costs, such as gas, maintenance, and insurance

I WILL NOT:

Conceal collisions, tickets, or warnings from my parents

Allow anyone else to drive the car without parental permission

Allow passengers until the privilege has been granted

PENALTIES

I AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE ABOVE STATED RULES AND RESTRICTIONS.

I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO DO SO WILL LEAD TO PENALTIES SUCH AS

THE LOSS OF MY DRIVING PRIVILEGES. THE AGREED UPON PENALTIES ARE:

VIOLATION CONSEQUENCE

DUI OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: