Ask 2: What advice do you have for young parents who are teaching their teens how to drive?

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Ask 2:

“What advice do you have for young parents who are teaching their teens how to drive?”

Answer:

I always like to say keep it Triple P-G! Plan, Practice, Point, & Give.

• Plan your route ahead of time: Driving in Houston is already unpredictable. So, planning could lessen the stress of uncertainty.
• Practice in an empty parking lot: The open space will give your teen a calm setting to learn the basics like adjusting mirrors and making turns.
  
• Point out bad habits & explain: When you see other drivers breaking the rules, point them out! It’s a great way for them to see it first-hand.
• Give them the gift of grace: Remember, this is new for them! Put yourself in their shoes.

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