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 Thanks for looking here. I believe our children are our
most important assets, not to mention that we love them
and don't want them to get hurt. Unfortunately,
statistics show us that accidents involving teenagers
are disproportionately high. Thus, I have adopted the
use of this contract with my oldest daughter (the only
one who drives at this point).
Before
you read this contract, I want to explain why I have not
included anything in it about school grades. I call this
the "apples and oranges" myth. School grades
and driving have nothing to do with each other.
Believing that good grades somehow correlates to good
driving behavior is a myth. Getting an "A" in
math doesn't mean the student will drive responsibly.
Therefore, I have not included anything about grades in
this contract, and I believe it would be wrong to do so.
In my opinion, parents should not punish or reward a
student with the use of the car, based on school
performance.
Feel
free to copy this contract and add to or delete from it,
as it might best suit your circumstances. Good luck to
your child!
NEW
DRIVER CONTRACT
I,
_______________, exchange the promises below with my
parents in consideration for my driving privileges.
I
agree never to drive under the influence of ANY drug,
including alcohol. I will not allow anyone to consume
ANY drug or alcohol while riding in my car. I agree
never to let anyone else drive my car. If I violate this
provision, my driving privileges will be suspended for
one year.
I
will always wear my seat-belt, and I will require that
any passengers in the car wear theirs, at all times. If
I violate this provision, my driving privileges will be
suspended for one month.
I
will pay for my car insurance, gas, and repairs. My
parents agree to help out with these expenses to
whatever extent they feel reasonable if I drive
willingly and cheerfully to do errands, run car pools,
etc.
I
will help my parents by driving for them whenever I
reasonably can.
I
will abide by all motor vehicle laws.
If
I commit a moving violation, my driving privileges will
be suspended for up to a month, depending on the nature
of the violation and the circumstances. If I commit a
second moving violation, my driving privileges will be
suspended for up to six months. I will pay any expenses
associated with my violation of any traffic or criminal
laws.
I
will keep my parents informed of my whereabouts. I will
inform them where I intend to go and will only drive to
destinations pre-approved by my parents. I will abide by
any curfews they set. I will try to tell my parents who
I will be driving with beforehand if possible and will
not drive with anyone they have asked me not to drive
with. If I violate this provision, my driving privileges
will be suspended for at least a month, more if the
violation is very serious or if I have violated this
paragraph previously.
I
will be responsible for keeping my car clean, for
filling the gas tank, and for making sure it receives
maintenance and repairs as necessary.
I
will not have any of my friends or other passengers in
my car until my parents deem that my driving experience
is sufficient.
I
will not use a cellular telephone while I am driving
because it is not safe to do so. If I do need to make a
telephone call, I will pull off of the road to a place
that is safe to call from.
If
someone on the roadway needs help, I will call emergency
#911 for them, and I agree that I will never get out of
the car or allow anyone to get in.
I
will never pick up a stranger or a hitch-hiker.
I
will always keep the car doors locked, whether the car
is in use or not.
Dated:
_________________
_______________________
Student
_______________________
Parent
_______________________
Parent
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