A Message to Parents and Guardians

Your teen learning to drive is both exciting and scary. This guide is meant to assist you in making this experience not only meaningful but enjoyable. Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege that comes with many responsibilities. Assisting your new driver to be safe, courteous, and attentive while driving is the first step in a lifelong journey.

Students who receive careful direction, supervision, and plenty of behind-the-wheel practice from their parents are among the most successful and safest drivers.

As you know, driving requires your full attention. Washington drivers should be prepared for changes in weather and road conditions, which can be a challenge even for an experienced driver. This guide will provide you with tools to assist your teen driver practice safe driving maneuvers.

Thank you for taking an active role in your teen’s driving education and for helping the next generation of drivers have a safe and enjoyable experience on our roadways.

Sincerely,

Washington State Department of Licensing