California DMV Rolls Out Teen Web Site

Teen drivers and their parents have a comprehensive new resource for information on getting and staying behind the wheel safely, as the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) last week rolled out a Web site devoted specifically to the unique needs of young drivers.

Among many topics, the site provides families with resources regarding:

• New rules affecting teen drivers in 2006
• Requirements and restrictions of permits and provisional licenses
• Driver education and training, including tips to help select a driving school
• Insurance and financial responsibility
• Drug and alcohol use, effects and consequences
• Comprehensive study materials
• Sample tests with full color photos
• Advice on practicing for and passing the driving test
• Making DMV appointments online.

The site also provides links to the Parent-Teen Training Aid and the California Driver Handbook, invaluable resources for every family who has or soon will have a teen driver on the road.

The information is also easily accessed as it is highlighted prominently on the front page of the DMV Web site.