We all can remember the day our parents first handed us the keys to their car, telling us it was time we started learning the ways of the road. Our parents got in on the passenger side and had you sit behind the wheel of the car, they explained all of the bells and whistles and eventually we turned on the engine for the very first time. Before taking our drivers exam, we spent hours and hours practicing our skills and studying for the written exam, and finally it was ours—our very own driver's license. Fast forward now to today, our children are just around the corner from beginning this exciting phase of life, and as parents it is our responsibility to make sure that they are well educated on how to be a side driver.

When training your children how to drive, you want to make sure first off that as a parent you are a living example of smart driving. It is very hard for children to learn from parents who go by the "do as I say, not as I do" method; especially when it comes to driving. As parents, being a consistent example to the children about how to abide by the laws of the road, etc. will make the world of a difference as you try to teach them. If they are used to being in a car that doesn't run stop signs or always speed on the freeway, they will hopefully be more prone to do the same.

When your child is behind the wheel and you are giving them the necessary training and attention, make sure they know you are a partner in this. Let your ids know you enjoy spending time together and that even though it may be challenging for them to learn, that you are there with them; patiently offering them the instruction that is needed. Patience is going to be crux when you are teaching your kids to drive; remember this is an entirely new experience and even if they have been playing video games for years, the real thing is quite different. Also, stay calm with them and be clear with your directions and instruction.

As you are driving with your youngster, be in constant communication with them about the laws and rules of the road so that as they are driving they are implementing the very things that they are learning. Let them know kindly when they make a mistake, as their teacher they will not learn how to be a better and safer driver if you don't tell them when they make an error. After the hands on training are completed, make sure that your children are well aware of the ever present dangers on the road as well. This includes having a discussion about drunk drivers, those who are texting and driving or otherwise distracted, behind the wheel.

Discuss with them that car accidents occur every day and they are often a result of a person acting negligently or irresponsible when behind the wheel and it is up to them to implement safe driving so that they do not have to become a part of another teen driving statistic. Unfortunately, many car accidents still happen and in the even that your teen driver has been involved in a collision that resulted in injury, contact a car accident attorney in your area in order to take action and seek compensation for their injuries. No teenager deserves to have their life placed in danger because of the careless acts of another driver on the road. If you or someone you know has been wrongfully injured in a car accident, find an attorney in your area today!