Driver's Licenses and Teens

On this page, you will find links that relate to teen drivers.  There is information on the new laws related to teens, helping teens be safe drivers, and links specifically geared toward teens. 
 
Connecticut Driver's Manual
This manual is designed to help new drivers learn about the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.  It is what most people will become familiar with before they take their driver's tests.  http://www.ct.gov/dmv/lib/dmv/20/29/ctdriver.pdf
 
New Laws for 16- and 17-Year Old Drivers
This brochure details the changes in Connecticut's laws as they relate to anyone who obtains a learner's permit after August 1, 2008.
http://www.ct.gov/teendriving/lib/teendriving/teendriverbroch.pdf (English)
http://www.ct.gov/dmv/lib/dmv/20/29/spansup.pdf (Spanish)
 
Connecticut Cell Phone Laws
This brochure explains Connecticut's laws as they relate to cell phone use and motor vehicles for individuals of any age.
http://www.ct.gov/dmv/lib/dmv/20/29/cellphon.pdf
 
Center for Teen Safe Driving
Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, this site has information and links on numerous issues related to safe teen driving.
http://www.ct.gov/teendriving/site/default.asp
 
Driving Practice Lesson Plan
From the Allstate Foundation, this brochure provides information for parents on how best to help their children practice their driving skills.
http://www.allstate.com/content/refresh-attachments/citizenship/teen_driver_foundation_drive_to_succeed.pdf
 
Parent-Teen Driving Contract
This contract can be used by parents to discuss various aspects of safe driving and establish rules and consequences related to them.
http://www.ccmckids.org/ipc/Parent_Teen_Driving_contract.pdf
 
Nationwide SmartRide
Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, this site offers advice for both teens and parents on a variety of safe driving issues.  Informaton for teens includes driving tips, handling peer pressure, talking to parents, and a personality quiz.  Information for parents includes common risks associated with teen drivers, talking to teens, and steps to take to keep your teen safe.  Available in English and Spanish.
http://nationwidesmartride.com/

Driving Tips from iMPACT
A series of questions and answers with explanations about a number of situations that can pose hazards while driving.
http://www.mourningparentsact.org/drivingtips.html
 
Keep-the-Drive Web Site
This is a fun and interactive teen for teen site about smart teen driving.  Get involved and spread the message!
http://www.keepthedrive.com/