Learning to drive is a big milestone—and while it can feel overwhelming, it’s also an exciting step toward independence. Dayton Children’s is here to help you and your teen feel confident and prepared for the road ahead.
In 2024, Dayton Children’s saw a 40% increase in teen driving-related injuries compared to 2023. Even more concerning, the severity of those injuries is also on the rise. That’s why we created the Navigating Teen Driving Together program—to offer expert guidance, practical tips, and free tools to help your teen build safe driving habits, with confidence, from the start.
Getting an Ohio driver’s license requires 50 hours of supervised driving and completion of a driving school for teens under 18—but being a safe, confident driver takes more than just checking boxes. Our program also covers how to handle car emergencies, the basics of car maintenance, what it really means to be a responsible driver and more.
Together, you and your teen can make sure they’re safe and prepared for anything the road may bring.
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tips for beyond driving school
Teach your teen driver these 10 valuable things driving school may not have had time to cover–but should be practiced on their journey.
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what to do in a car emergency
Prepare your teen to handle these five common driving emergencies safely and with confidence.
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basics of car maintenance
This guide will help you cover 6 essential car maintenance tasks that every teen driver should know.
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how to set the example for safe driving
Teens follow your example, but not always your advice. Learn 6 ways you can be a good role model for your teen and keep other safe on the road.
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