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Teaching a Teen to Drive

A progression of driving skills to practice with a teen, from setting up the car to emergency handling. Tick each skill as it is covered.

What this tool does

A progression of driving skills to practice with a teen, from setting up the car to emergency handling. Tick each skill as it is covered.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 4 groups and 11 items.

  • Before moving (3 items): Cockpit setup: seat, mirrors, wheel, belt; Controls: lights, wipers, signals, hazards, defrost; Fuel, tire pressure, lights and windshield washer fluid checks
  • Low-speed skills (2 items): Empty lot: start, stop, smooth braking, turns; Parking: pull-in, backing, three-point turns
  • On the road (3 items): Residential streets: speed control, right of way, stops; Main roads: lane changes, signals, scanning; Highway merging and exits
  • Difficult conditions (3 items): Night driving; Bad weather and reduced traction practice; Emergency maneuvers such as hard braking and evasive steering: ask a qualified driving instructor how and where to practice these safely

Tip: Check your local learner permit rules and your insurance cover before the first drive, and move on only when the current skill feels comfortable. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not state any legal requirement, practice hours or test content.
  • It does not teach how to drive or how to perform any maneuver, and it cannot judge whether a skill has been mastered.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Is the order a required order?
A: No. It is a suggested progression from easier to harder skills. Tick items in whatever order suits you and your teen.
Q: Does this replace a driving course or a license test?
A: No. It is a practice list only. It does not cover the rules or requirements where you live, such as who may supervise a learner, so check those with your local licensing authority.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device and are not sent anywhere. They do not follow you to another device or browser.

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