04/17/2026
Beyond driving school, being a safe, confident driver takes more than just checking boxes! Getting an Ohio driver’s license is a huge milestone, but there are essential skills that every teen should practice to stay safe on the road.
Here are 7 skills every teen driver should master:
1️⃣ Set up for a safe drive: Adjust your seat for comfort and visibility, input your destination, and pick your playlist before you hit the road.
2️⃣ Defrost like a pro: Use the warmest setting and your AC to reduce humidity in the winter; switch to cool air in the summer.
3️⃣ Share the road: Give cyclists plenty of room, always yield to pedestrians, and stay sharp for animals (especially at dusk and dawn!).
4️⃣ Weather the storm: Slow down in rain, snow, or fog. Use low beams and increase your following distance.
5️⃣ Gas station & car wash basics: Stay alert, know where your fuel tank is, and follow attendant signals at the wash.
6️⃣ Parking on a hill: Turn wheels away from the curb uphill and toward the curb downhill. Don't forget the parking brake!
7️⃣ Roundabout rules: Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, and always use your turn signal to exit.
For more teen driving resources, visit: https://childrensdayton.org/injury-prevention/navigating-teen-driving/
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