THE PARENTS SUPERVISED DRIVING PROGRAM
THE PARENT’S SUPERVISED DRIVING PROGRAM
reducing teen-crash rates.
The program was developed in partnership
with Safe Roads Alliance, a not-for-profit
advocate for improved highway safety.
“Parents are in the best position to
assure that their teens become safe, smart
drivers,” Larson said. “This program is a
resource that will help teens make good
decisions once they are licensed.”
Idaho Department of Education
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tom Luna announced this week the creation
of a new program to help parents and
guardians of teen drivers.
More information on the program
and downloads of a PDF or
e-reader file is available at:www.
theparentssuperviseddrivingprogram.com
The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program,
sponsored by Ford Motor Company, is
designed to optimize the 50 hours (10
at night) of supervised driving teens are
required to complete with parents before
receiving their license.
“The skills outlined in this guide are meant
to help teens learn to be better drivers. It is
one of the ways Ford works to help teens,”
said Steve Kenner, global director of Ford’s
Automotive Safety Office.
“The State Department of Education is
pleased to partner with Ford Motor Co. and
the Idaho Transportation Department to
make (supplemental teen-driving material)
available to parents and students across the
state of Idaho,” Luna said.
“Parents play a critical role in their
children’s education, including their
education behind the wheel. I encourage
every parent to use The Parent’s Supervised
Driving Program in helping every Idaho teen
become a safe and responsible driver.”
ITD Chief Deputy Scott Stokes reminded
the audience of the importance the
department places on driving safety and
joined the call for parents to play a larger
role in preparing teens for driving.
ITD Chief Deputy Scott Stokes
The supplemental education program is
available to parents and teens on multiple
platforms, beginning with the printed
curriculum distributed through driver’s
license offices statewide when the teen
receives his or her provisionary permit.
The printed curriculum is divided into skill
sets and asks parents and teens to initial
each lesson as the material is covered and
the lessons are completed. The program
is specific to the experience parents and
teen encounter during the driver-education
process and incorporates and supplements
the driver’s manual and information
provided by driver’s education instructors.
Parents and teens also can access the
program online and through social media.
A free mobile app that will help parents
and teens track their drive times will be
released in the fall.
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“This exciting new opportunity will help
young drivers develop and use the skills
necessary to remain safe on our highways,”
explains Ed Pemble, ITD’s driver services
manager. “It will take driver education to a
new level in Idaho and ultimately will result
in fewer accidents and deaths.”
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna
The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program
encourages parents and teens to drive in a
variety of weather conditions, on different
road types, including rural roads, highways,