A Message from the Commissioner

Getting a driver’s license is often referred to as the modern equivalent of a ritual of passage to adulthood for the young, new driver – and it’s certainly a dangerous one.

A wise parent will seek the help of reliable professionals in preparing the teen for the complex world of the automobile and traffic. It’s not enough for today’s teenagers to learn as their parents did. The driving world they enter is far too intense to tackle without serious preparation.

As a parent you are the one who cares most about your teenager’s driving ability and safety. This booklet will help you participate in the process of educating your teenager behind the wheel. It will give you insights into the skills and knowledge that professional instructors have accumulated over years of teaching… about the defensive strategies taught in modern driving courses, and about the need to follow up after the licensing to ensure that your teen continues to develop defensive driving skills and safe habits.

Karen G. St. Germain

Commissioner – Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles