Research In Action

The TeenDrivingPlan Parent Guide helps parents take action to keep teen drivers safe and learning.

This interactive multimedia resource is based on years of research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and includes information and tools from the TeenDrivingPlan (TDP) program.

The Parent Guide helps parents supervise their teens' driving practice. It includes short videos on how to practice specific driving goals in six environments, a goal guide and a logging and rating tool.

Of note, a randomized, controlled trial found that teens with families that followed the TDP Program were 65 percent less likely to make dangerous driving errors. These families also increased their variety of practice to boost driving performance.

Encourage parents to use the Guide to:

• supervise practice in a variety of places, conditions, and at night
• focus on teaching skills that matter for safety
• track skill development and practice hours

Get the TeenDrivingPlan Parent Guide here.