Teen Drivers
In 1996, 5,805 teenagers died in the United States from motor vehicle crash injuries. An astounding 34 percent of all deaths of 16-19 year olds from all causes are related to motor vehicles.
Due to the statistics which show 16 year olds have the highest percentage of crashes involving speeding and the highest percentage of crashes due to driver error, California has a new law that will restict teens' driving rights, allowing them more practice time before driving alone
Today, 15 1/2 year olds can get a learner's permit, and after 30 days and 30 hours of supervised driving, they can apply for a provisional driver's license.
When the teen turns 18, it automatically becomes a regular license.
Unfortunately, for your kids, the new California law will change all of that. If your teens were born after January 1st, 1983, they must adhere to the following provisions:
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Teen drivers with learner's permits must wait six months before receiving their license, and parent will have to certify that the teen spent 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of those at night.
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For the first year, the new driver may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or a certified driving instructor who is at least 25.
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For the six months, the new driver cannot have passengers under 20 unless supervised. Exceptions include work, school related activities, medical and family necessities.
Driving is a
privilege not a right. Please teach your teens highway courtesy and make sure they know the rules of the road.
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