Teen Drivers Logging Hours: Does It Help?

Being the parent of a teen, or soon-to-be-teen, driver can be nerve-wracking.

According to a recent study performed by North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles, the numbers of deaths as a result of teen driving has fallen, while the number of moving violations is on the rise. It is believed that these changes are a direct result of the requirements enforced by the state’s General Assembly, requiring young drivers to drive under adult supervision for a set period of time before driving fully on their own.

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Here are some key points:

• In 2011, a law required young drivers to fill out driving logs, attempting to determine the effectiveness of requiring adult supervision over young drivers. Under this law, individuals with a limited learner’s permit (at least 15 years old) must record 60 hours of driving over a year or more with a parent or supervising adult.

• From 2010 to 2013, the number of teen fatalities dropped, according to a report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.

• The report also found that the number of active teen drivers cited for moving violations or for failing to wear seatbelts rose from October 2009 to September 2013.

• According to the report, the data suggests that driver education programs should put a greater emphasis on highway regulations and that high school students should receive classroom training, in addition to taking knowledge and road tests.

What do you think about the law requiring teen drivers to log supervised driving hours?

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