Patch Tip: How Parents Can Help a New Driver

A driver's education instructor explains how a family can help a new driver become a safe driver.

Posted Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 5:40 pm ET|Updated Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 5:44 pm ET

It can be a bit nerve-wracking when there's a new driver in the family, especially considering the increased number of laws affecting Connecticut's teen drivers.

Luckily, driver's ed instructor Tina Spallacci is here to help families teach teens to become safe and experienced drivers.

Check out her tips in the video attached to this article.

Also, share your tips for teaching teens how to drive safely by commenting on this article. We can all use a refresher when it comes to safety.

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