Posted on 3/30/2022
Getting your driver's license and the first car can be liberating for teens. Whereas, for many parents, it can be worrying and nerve-wracking. Education is key to ensuring your child is safe on the road to better ease parents' minds. We've put together this list of 6 essential things that teens and their parents should discuss before this important stage in life. How to Change a Flat - This may be easier to demonstrate than to explain. Go over the steps with your teen, including the needed tools to put in a spare tire. How to Check Tire Pressure - Proper tire inflation is key to safer and more cost-efficient driving. Teach your child how to add air to their tires and how much their car requires, which can be located on the driver's door jamb sticker. Feel free to pull out the owner's manual too. How to Check Motor Oil and Other Fluids - Go over the various fluids within the motor vehicle, including the engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and m ... read more