Establishing and Using a Checkpoints Parent-teen Driving Agreement
Watch these videos that show parents using Checkpoints with their teen.
Nearly all parents DO set limits, and teens appreciate knowing exactly what is expected of them. The stronger the limits, the better the safety outcomes.
If you are completing Checkpoints requirements for your school, both a parent and teen must watch all of the following videos.
TOTAL VIDEO VIEWING TIME = APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES
Communicate
Communication Skills for Parents and Teen Drivers (2:01)
Communication skills for completing a parent-teen driving agreement.
Start
Completing a Checkpoints Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (2:32)
Introduction to the Checkpoints agreement, how to sign-up, and description of its parts.
Teen and Parent Rules in a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (2:28)
Use of Teen Rules and Parent Rules in the Checkpoints Agreement
Supervise
Supervising Your Teen Driver (1:46)
Learn steps parents can take to help keep their teen safe while they are gaining critical driving skills.
Progress
Completing a Checkpoint and Assessing Your Teen’s Progress (1:04)
Learn how to complete an agreement checkpoint and assess your teen’s driving progress and readiness for more driving privileges.
Parent and Teen must work together to complete a Checkpoints Agreement to manage new teen driving risks (driving at night, driving in poor weather, driving with teen passengers, and more).