Driving during the night is a special skill
that requires not only good eyesight, but also knowledge about how to avoid dangerous
situations. Teen drivers obviously lack such road experience, therefore talking
to them about how to drive safely in low visibility environments is very
important. Taking night driving classes at MasterDrive is always a good idea for teens. Here are some tips to make that talk effective:
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Ask questions – warning your
teen driver that they might get a speeding ticket if they don’t slow down in a
specific area might be a way to pass on information, but asking questions to
allow the driver to understand the risks of their behaviour is a much better
way to teach responsible driving;
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Be patient – don’t loose your
temper and don’t yell at the beginner driver behind the wheel – conflict in the
cabin can disturb the driver;
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Show how to do it right – take
your teen driver on a long ride after darkness falls and show them how to avoid
and handle potentially dangerous situations by explaining why you did things
the way you did them;
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Don’t rush the process – don’t
let your teen take the car alone after dark until you are convinced that your
kid can drive safely at the night, too.
