Parent-Teen Driving Contract

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Connecticut Teen Driving Safety Partnership
Parent-Teen Driving Contract
Please read, discuss and come to an agreement on each part of this contract. This proven method will help reduce the chance of a
serious motor vehicle crash. Please note, the night driving and passenger restrictions recommended below exceed the minimum
requirements under Connecticut law.
Speeding
Knowing that speed-related crashes account for 44% of fatalities among 15-20 year olds, I agree to obey
the posted speed limit.
If I violate this rule, I understand that I will lose my driving privileges for ______________ (time period)
and/or other penalty:____________________________________________________________________.
Night Driving
Knowing that the risk of a fatal crash is about three times higher for teens at night than during the day, for
the first 6 months after getting a license I will not drive from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; and after that from 6 to 12
months, I will not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
If I violate this rule, I understand that I will lose my driving privileges for ______________(time period)
and/or other penalty:____________________________________________________________________.
Passengers
Knowing that the presence of just one more teen passenger doubles the chance of a fatal crash, I agree to
only drive with a parent/guardian, or other adult as allowed by my parent, in the first 3 months of having
my license. After 3 months and during the first 6 months I agree to only drive with immediate family
members. After 6 months and during the first year I will not drive with more than one teen passenger.
If I violate these rules I understand that I will lose my driving privileges for _____________(time period)
and/or other penalty:____________________________________________________________________.
Drinking
Knowing that drunk driving causes one of every four fatal teen crashes, I agree to never drink and
and Driving
drive or to ride in the car of someone who has been drinking.
If I violate these rules I understand that I will lose my driving privileges for _____________(time period)
and/or other penalty:____________________________________________________________________.
Seatbelts
Knowing that using lap and shoulder belts can reduce the risk of dying in a car crash by 45%, I agree to
wear my seatbelt at all times and I will make sure my passengers wear their seatbelts.
If I violate these rules I understand that I will lose my driving privileges for _____________(time period)
and/or other penalty:____________________________________________________________________.
Cell phones
Knowing that talking on a cell phone while driving gives me the reaction time of a 70-year-old, I will
and other
not use a cell phone while driving, I will not send text messages, I will not play loud music or otherwise
distractions
be distracted by the radio, and I will not eat or drink while driving.
If I violate these rules I understand that I will lose my driving privileges for _____________(time period)
and/or other penalty:____________________________________________________________________.
Teen
I promise to abide by the rules outlined above. If I break any part of this contract, I will accept the consequences.
___________________________________________________
__________________________________
Signature:
Date:
Parent, or
I promise to be a positive role model by demonstrating safe driving and to emphasize the importance of
Guardian
safe driving. I promise to provide you with 30-50 hours of supervised driving. I promise to provide trans-
portation home for you when you cannot get a safe ride. I promise to enforce this contract with consistency,
fairness and firmness.
___________________________________________________
__________________________________
Signature:
Date:

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