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How Students Coming Home from College Can Drive Safe

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Every single spring and summer, college students from all across the country take the pilgrimage home to see good old mom and dad. Unfortunately, a great number of these students will end up in a wreck of some kind or broken down on the side of the road. This is a scary situation for both parent and child, and being prepared is a great idea. Not only should you prepare for the possibility, but you should also make certain that your child knows how to avoid these situations in the first place.  Here are some ideas to help your student when they come home from college:

Make sure they go through some basic driving classes

Most kids (and adults for that matter) do not go through any driver’s training other than when they get their license. Classes are available to help make you a better driver and having your kids go through them will help in the long run.

Make certain they know how to do basic maintenance

College kids generally don’t know how to change a battery, tap a starter or fix a flat tire. They simply have not had life experience to put them in position to need that information. If you teach them the basics, it could literally save them one day on the side of the road.

Make sure they have a well cared for vehicle

If your child is going to be trusted to drive to and from college, then they must have a car that is safe to make that trek regularly. We love to teach our kids lessons and all, but having them drive that rat-trap that they bought themselves for a lesson is not a good idea. Breaking down a long ways from home can end very badly. Get them a decent car or pick them up yourself.

Make certain they have roadside assistance that is up to date

Having a good roadside assistance program is a very good way to make sure your kid has a safety net. These programs can literally be a lifeline for someone that breaks down in the middle of nowhere. It also can give your college student confidence to make the trip.

Make sure they carry a cell phone

Having a cell phone is absolutely vital in the world today, but it is especially important for a college student traveling home for break. They should always have a lifeline back home.

These are just some basic ideas about keeping your student safe. Certainly there are many others. Consider them all when you have them hit the road to come home.