Although traffic laws are put into place to protect us, there is always a collection of bizarre laws that have somehow been passed. Many laws are created out of common sense and necessity, such as stopping at a red light, wearing your seat belt, and no drinking while driving. However, every so often we find out that states have some laws that seem peculiar to us these days.

Formalized driver training in the United States begins at various times depending on the state in which you live, but typically starts in the high school classroom sometime between the age of 14 and 16; however, that’s not really when you start learning to drive. The sad truth is that most teenagers have very little driving experience and education before its time to take high school driver’s ed classes.

Have you ever made an illegal turn, forgotten to signal, or sped past the speed limit? A traffic ticket in which you are convicted of a moving violation is often accompanied by points on your license. The worse the offense, the more points are tacked onto your driver’s license. It might seem like no big deal and you might find yourself thinking, “Yeah, I have some points on my license, but they don’t do anything.”

One of the most important rules for teens driving with a learner’s permit or a probationary license in understanding the Graduated Driver’s Licensing Laws(GDL). Under the GDL, one of the most important restrictions to note is that they only drive with one passenger in the car. Unfortunately, as we all know, teens will be teens and therefore don’t always follow the rules.

With tens of thousands of people injured in car crashes every year, many car companies have invested a lot of time and money into developing safe driving features for their new vehicles. From automatic braking, to adaptive cruise control, to self-parking cars, engineers are constantly developing features.

Did you know that some of the safest places in the world to drive are Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom? But what about the United States? Although the U.S does not have the worst driving safety standards, the country still has much work to do in order to make its roads safer!

Did you know that parents play a critical role in influencing teen driving behavior? Parents are vital role models whose impact makes teens more receptive to learning and gaining useful experience. However, no one ever said talking to your teen about anything is an easy conversation.