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For some time now, you have been a little bit worried about your teenager getting a license. Well, the moment has finally come when he or she is ready to go out on the road alone. What are some things you need to take care of before turning over the car keys?

Car Insurance

In pretty much every state, car insurance is a requirement in this country. Even if you are living in an area where it is not, you need to consider how much money you could save if something bad happened. Buying auto insurance in San Diego is necessary for the overall protection of the new driver in your house. You can look into different types of policies to see what is best.

Hands-free Cellular Tools

Unfortunately, so many people are killed because they are texting while driving or talking on the phone while driving. Some newer cars actually have systems installed that allow people to talk on the phone. You really should encourage your youngsters to avoid this at all because it is still a distraction in some ways. Explain how they must never text and drive and purchase a hands-free system if the car does not have one.

A Safe Vehicle

Buying a brand new car for your teenager might be impossible due to budgetary constraints. However, you still need to purchase a safe vehicle. When you are at the dealership, be sure to ask about the safety features that the car has and how they compare to other models. If you are going to purchase a used car, look into certified pre-owned ones.

Emergency Kit for The Car

You should also be stocking your teenager’s car up with the essentials that he or she will need if something goes wrong. Suggestions include a water bottle, first aid kit, blanket, list of emergency phone numbers and the like. You really never can be too careful on the road these days.

Some Basic Skills

Before your teenager leaves the driveway, you should teach him or her some basic skills. For example, knowing how and when to change oil and what to do if a fire goes flat is really important. So many young people do not know how to perform these tasks, and they end up in aggravating situations.

Before your new driver goes for his or her first ride, you definitely need to take care of these details.

head shot of Brionna KennedyBrionna Kennedy is native to the Pacific Northwest, growing up in Washington, then moving down to Oregon for college. She enjoys writing on fashion and business, but any subject will do, she loves to learn about new topics. When she isn’t writing, she lives for the outdoors. Oregon has been the perfect setting to indulge her love of kayaking, rock climbing, and hiking.