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Sset family rules and
Oregon law sets requirements for teen driving, but families
need to determine other rules and limits for their teen drivers.
Make sure that family rules are very clear from the beginning.
Talk to your teen about driving every chance you get.
Use a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement
Use a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement to determine appropriate rules and
guidelines for your teen driver, and to make sure everyone is clear about
them! A sample agreement can be found on the internet at www.oregondmv.com.
Driving Rules/Guidelines for Your Family
• Require Safety Belt Use: This applies to your teen and all passengers at
all times.
• Prohibit Alcohol and/or Drug Use: This applies to your teen as the
driver of any vehicle.
• Prohibit Riding with Someone who has Used Alcohol or Drugs: This
applies to your teen as the passenger in another vehicle.
• Require Compliance with Speed Limits: Stress that this applies to all
roads at all times because crash forces at higher speeds kill.
• Prohibit Distractions while Driving: Prohibit texting, cell phone use,
eating, drinking, pets or changing radio or CDs while driving.
• Limit Teen Passengers: According to Oregon’s GDL laws, with a
provisional license, your teen can have no passengers under age 20 who
aren’t immediate family members for the fi rst 6 months, and no more
than 3 passengers under age 20 who aren’t immediate family members
for the second 6 months. Limiting passengers reduces distractions and
the temptation for risky behavior.
8 I THE OREGON PARENT GUIDE TO TEEN DRIVING