Parents with teenagers were recently surveyed about teens DRIVING their vehicles, and it’s clear that some parents are deeply concerned about their “baby” being out on the road without them. Especially if their beloved Jeep Grand Cherokee is basically still a TODDLER. (???)
Parents were asked what they’re more worried about: The cost of their teen driving, or their teen driver’s safety, and 93% said the kid’s safety.
Which means 7% are more worried about their wallet than their kid. Or maybe they trust their kid, they don’t trust gas prices and insurance rates.
The survey also listed the “most common driving rules parents have for teens.” And they are:
1. No phone usage AT ALL when driving, 73% have that rule. (Let’s hope parents set a good example by also keeping their phones in their pockets.)
2. No talking on the phone . . . 71%.
3. They must always tell me where they’re going . . . 61%.
4. Be home by a certain time at night . . . 60%.
5. No driving when tired . . . 52%.
6. They must text me when they arrive at the destination . . . 50%.
7. They must have “tracking” enabled, so I can see where they are . . . 43%. (This could be on the kid’s phone, or through the car if it’s new enough.)
8. No eating while driving . . . 42%. (This is both for safety, and because parents don’t want a mess of crumbs, cheese dust, and sticky fingerprints.)
9. No driving people I haven’t approved them to drive . . . 38%.
10. No driving past a certain distance from home . . . 27%.
11. No driving at night . . . 22%.
(Is there a rule you have for your kid that isn’t on here, other than OBVIOUS illegal stuff, like no speeding?)
