Most of the parents that use Driver Ed in a Box® are not teachers themselves, and this can make them a little nervous when tasked with teaching their own teenager how to drive. Lucky for them, though, they’re using Driver Ed in a Box®, and we’ve got lots of ways to help alleviate that anxiety. […]

We get a lot of feedback from both parents and students about the commentary system we use in Driver Ed in a Box®, and one of the most common things people say about it is how much it helps them with communication during the lesson. We’re always glad to hear that because that’s what it’s […]

When you’re deciding what you’re going to be teaching your teen in the vehicle on any given day of in-vehicle practice, it’s a good idea to try and limit the scope of the lesson. Driving collision-free takes a huge range of skills and habits to be successful at it, but there’s just no way even […]

Peer pressure is nothing new and something we’ve all encountered. I want to point out, though, that you may find it in places you don’t expect. One of those places falls squarely in my area of expertise, so I’m going to tell you about it in this week’s coaching tip. Peer pressure while you’re driving […]

This coaching tip is all about alleviating your fears, your doubts that maybe you’re not cut out to teach your teen to drive. It’s so important that your teen learn to drive safely, that perhaps you feel like it’s something that should just be left to a professional. Well, I could see how you might […]

As you and your teen begin using Driver Ed in a Box®, you’re going to start using the commentary when you get to the in-vehicle training, and it just might feel a little awkward at first. Don’t worry, that’s normal. It’s not a natural thing, for most of us, to narrate everything we’re doing. Of […]

Sometimes, we parents can have a hard time keeping calm and patient when we’re instructing and explaining things to our teenage children. Chances are, if you have this issue, it’s only because you expect so much from your child. (I know I do!) Here’s a tip to help you stay patient while you’re teaching your […]

I’ve said it over and over that learning to drive collision-free is a matter of lots and lots of in-vehicle practice. However, it’s important to remember that learning to drive happens in the classroom, too. In fact, in the beginning the classroom is where your student learns the most. Reading the text, watching the videos […]

This coaching tip isn’t just for your teen, it’s for everyone that drives (even you!). When you’re driving on the road, the road is not the main focus. (Of course, you need to scan the road for debris, potholes, etc.,) The traffic scene – more specifically, the “relevant” parts of the traffic scene. Where are […]

It is so important, when teaching your teen to drive, that you never put your student in a situation that they are not prepared to handle. You don’t want your teen to get flustered or panic when they’re behind the wheel; that’s a hard thing to shake off and can make them nervous behind the […]