According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for American teenagers, with six teens aged 16 to 19 dying from accident-related injuries every day. In order to avoid becoming one of these statistics, you need to improve your driving skills and exercise extra caution on the road. Being a safe and careful driver is not a sure way to prevent accidents, but it can significantly reduce the risk. Here are a number of safe driving tips for teenagers.

If you’ve driven around the city for any length of time, you have probably seen an American Driving Academy car with the words “Student Driver” on it. Since 2002, our instructors have trained 1000s of new drivers with personalized instruction and real-world practice. Many people in Colorado Springs, though, get their license without ever getting private lessons—so why is it so important? There are many reasons that all new Colorado Springs drivers should take private lessons before getting their license. Here are just a few.

Many middle school parents and students have not thought much about the process of getting a driver’s license. They often associate getting a driver’s license with high school. But waiting until high school can really delay the process. The reality is that 8th grade is actually the time for parents and students to start preparing.

Time for What?

The process of getting a driver’s license is much more complicated than it was 15 or 20 years ago. Many parents are surprised or confused by the steps now necessary to get a driver’s license.