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Introduction: 'Not so fast, young man/lady' -- Tim's story -- Pam's story -- Why there is no such thing as a safe teen driver -- Baseline dangers and higher risk factors -- 'My kid is very responsible!' -- What driver's ed is and isn't -- The ABCs of GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) -- When should a teen start driving? -- Acting like an air traffic controller -- Negotiating and enforcing a parent-teen driving agreement -- The difference between purposeful driving and joyriding -- Getting a teen to acknowledge the risks -- The ceremony of the keys -- The unappreciated danger of passengers, even siblings -- Managing curfews -- Supervising the brand-new driver -- Traffic tickets as a teachable moment -- Car buying and sharing, and saving on gas -- Distracted driving: texting, 'connected cars', GPS, and headphones -- Alcohol and drug impaired driving -- Drowsy driving -- What schools can do -- Blind zones -- Vehicle identification stickers -- Defensive driver rather than high-performance training -- Non-English-speaking and single parent households -- Supervising other people's teens -- In summary: tips from Tim and Pam