By Katrina Vogelgesang, Staff Writer Before your teen gets on
the road, here are the most important things he or she needs to
know before getting behind the wheel. When driving, it’s
important for a teen to know that unless permitted, there is no
OK time to talk on the phone. Texting is illegal for anyone at
any age while driving. If you must talk on the phone, and it is
not against the law at your location, then make sure to use a
hands-free device, such as Bluetooth. Many times, states require
you to be a certain age before you are permitted to use a cell
phone while driving. Explain to your teen that if they are
pulled over by a police officer, the side of the road is not the
place to argue a ticket. Tickets are to be argued in court.
Also, teens should never make any sudden movements, because the
officer can take this as a threat. Keep hands where they are
visible to the officer and be polite. Make sure teens know that
in the event of an accident, one should never try to hide or run
from the accident. Alw