Teen driver challenges
Statistically, the first 500 hours on the road are most critical for
developing awareness, safety habits, and response patterns. Teen driver
safety shortcomings have demonstrated life-threatening significance:
Poor Judgment
The brain is not fully capable of assessing and judging risky behavior
until about age 25. However, people of any age can use cognitive
exercises to improve reaction time, eye-hand coordination, and speed
perception - all critical for reducing risk while driving.
Inexperience
Traditional Driver's Education behind-the-wheel training can only provide limited exposure on how to respond to dangerous driving situations. Your child could spend
6 hours on the road with a driving instructor and never gain the
experience necessary to develop appropriate reactions to
life-threatening situations that emerge when driving, and how to manage their own driving to not create such a situation.
Peer Pressure
Numerous studies have shown that risk-taking behavior is increased
substantially with the presence of other kids in a vehicle. Peer
pressure and the desire to impress friends are a deadly combination in
a young driver's vehicle.
Parent Involvement
A parent's involvement is one of the best ways to prevent unsafe teen
driving. You can decide when, where, and with whom your teen drives.
You can help by knowing where your child needs additional coaching or
practice in driving.
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 Our cognitive program is designed to assess the brains processing speed in 12 areas critical to driving. After an initial assessment, the student is provided with an overview of their results and a customized training program designed to improve their weak areas through a series of progressively challenging exercises. Most exercises can be done on your home computer and when visiting the center. |
 Sessions on a virtual driving simulator expose your teen to ordinary and extraordinary driving scenarios. Simulated driving safely provides realistic high-risk experience, combining unexpected hazards, inclement weather, and night driving. Analyzing their own reactions helps students recognize how their responses may be improved. Each session begins with detailed instruction, practice driving and then assessment driving where everything the student does is monitored and reported in great detail. |
 Parents are oriented to The Driving Center system and are involved throughout the curriculum. You will be notified of your child's progress in simulator exercises, fully understand their cognitive results and how to be good driving coaches and make practice time on the road more targeted and meaningful. |
 The Driving Den provides a place for young drivers to discuss behind-the-wheel experiences and concerns with peers. Interactive exercises help teens unearth the reasons behind unsafe driving behaviors, confront peer pressure and facilitate discussions that can lead them to making safer choices. |
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