• No drug use/abuse. I will not drive for 48 hours after my last use of any "substance."
"Substance” means any drug or chemical (including but not limited to marijuana, pills,
inhalants, and other drugs) which would be expected by my parents to alter my ability to
drive. There is no acceptable amount of any substance of this kind. This rule may
include medications prescribed to me or over-the-counter medications. In the cases of
legal medications, I will inform my parents of any such medications I have taken so that
they can judge whether taking these medications will interfere with my driving ability.
• No alcohol or drugs in car. I will not allow alcohol or illegal drugs in the car. This
includes over-the-counter medications (cough medicines, etc.) when I have reason to
believe someone has them in their possession for purposes of abuse. My parents will
hold me responsible for any alcohol or drugs in the car, even if they don’t belong to me
or it is the fault of someone riding in my car.
• No riding with others who have used alcohol or drugs. I will not ride as a passenger
with any driver who has used alcohol or any substance as defined above.
• Alternatives to riding with others who have used alcohol or drugs. If I find myself
in a situation as described above, I will contact my parents or another designated adult to
arrange for transportation. I understand that my parents will appreciate that behavior
and will make every effort to avoid asking me a lot of questions about it.
• TEXTING, CELL PHONES, MP3 Players, GPS System. I will not use cell phones,
MP3 players, or any other electronic device while driving. I will pull over for other
operations of cell phones and electronic equipment.
• Limit on passengers. I understand that the presence of other teenagers in the car with
me will increase the chances of an accident. I will, therefore, always have limits on
passengers while I am a teenage driver. Immediately after I receive my license, I will not
be allowed to have any teenage passengers except by permission of my parents for a
specific situation, such as carpooling to school. As I gain experience, I will be allowed
one passenger. Over time, this will be subject to review.
• No thrill-seeking/stunts. I will not engage in any thrill-seeking behavior while driving.
I will not drive for recreation. Driving too fast, racing of all kinds, and any kind of
"stunt" involving a car is NOT ALLOWED. Driving is for transportation ONLY.
• No driving with passengers who are not wearing seatbelts. I will wear my seatbelt
at all times and require all passengers to wear them. I will check to make sure all belts are
fastened before I drive. This includes ANY driving of any distance with more
passengers than the vehicle is designed to carry.
• Informing parents about accidents & police encounters. I will inform my parents
about any and all tickets, accidents, and encounters with police (including warnings.)
• No firearms or other weapons. I will not drive with any guns or other deadly weapons
in the vehicle.
RULES WHICH MAY RESULT IN A WARNING OR SUSPENSION OF
INDEPENDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES