Highway Driving Tips For Teens
Highway Driving Tips For Teens
Get a Teen Safe Vehicle at Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Highway driving can be a fun experience, but it can also be particularly challenging for teens with little to no driving experience. That's where our team here at Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram comes in! Below we have provided some excellent driving tips that your teen can use as they traverse the highways. Once you and your teen are finished reading, head to Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to check out our wide variety of new and pre-owned teen-safe vehicles! Now let's check out those tips!
Merge With Caution
When entering the highway, use your turn signal, check your blind spots, and merge into traffic at a safe speed. Remember to yield to other vehicles already on the highway. Once you get on the highway, keep a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead of you. The general rule is to stay at least three seconds behind the car in front. This allows you enough time to react if something unexpected happens. You don't want to find yourself in a situation where you have to slam on your brakes, as that can put you at risk of an accident.
Use Your Mirrors and Watch Your Speed
Check your mirrors frequently to be aware of the traffic around you. Utilize your side mirrors and rearview mirror to monitor your surroundings and anticipate potential hazards. Also, when you are first learning to drive on the highway, it's vital that you stay in your lane and avoid unnecessary lane changes and use your turn signals when changing lanes. As you stay in your lane, it's also essential to observe speed limit signs and drive safely and comfortably. Avoid going too slow, as it can impede traffic flow, but also avoid exceeding the speed limit.
Always Signal and Avoid Distractions
Use turn signals to indicate your intentions when changing lanes or exiting the highway. Signaling helps other drivers anticipate your actions and promotes safer driving. Speaking of safe driving, you should never drive when distracted, as distracted driving can be hazardous, especially on the highway. Avoid using your phone, eating, or engaging in other activities that may divert your attention from the road. Stay focused on driving and not on your stereo or phone, as it will go a long way to keeping you safe on the highway.
Plan Ahead
Plan your route if you're unfamiliar with the highway or your destination. Use navigation tools or a GPS to help you navigate so you're not distracted or unsure while driving. Exercise extra caution if you run into bad weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or fog. Reduce your speed, increase your following distance, and use your headlights appropriately to ensure visibility. Perhaps most importantly, when you are driving on the highway, it's vital that you stay calm, maintain confidence in your driving abilities, and trust in your training. If you encounter a challenging situation, focus on making safe decisions. Safety is always the most important thing!
Get a Teen Safe Vehicle at Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Now that you and your teen know how to navigate the highway successfully, head down to Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and pick out a teen-safe vehicle for your pride and joy. At our dealership, you will find a wide variety of new and used Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles with advanced safety features such as Blind-Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, and more! Feel free to test drive any of the vehicles on our lot until you find the best one for your needs, and if you enjoy your test drive, our finance team will take it from there to get you a great deal! You can also view our complete inventory here on our website!
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