Videos - BEHIND THE WHEEL GUIDE
​based on Philadelphia Children's Hospital Driver Safety Videos posted on Youtube.
​For more information contact:
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research,
13th Floor, 2716 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146

PRACTICE DRIVING IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS AND SITUATIONS
​Research shows novice teen drivers need practice driving in different environments and situations to improve driving performance. The following three skill deficits account for nearly half of all serious crashes involving teen drivers:

• inability to scan, identify, and react to hazards
• difficulty managing speed on different types of roads and conditions
• difficulty managing distractions, both inside and outside the car

There's no better place to start than the basics. It's not just a matter of comfort, it's a matter of safety.
Watch these first few videos to help you teach teens:  how to adjust the seat, mirrors, seat belts, and steering wheel and understand the dash.

Creating the right learning environment is crucial in effectively supervising your teen’s learning-to-drive experience. Before you get on the road, watch these videos for tips on how to provide a calm, safe environment that will help the teen get the most out of driving lessons.

These videos should help novice teen drivers develop the skills and experience to overcome any understandings or deficits where they may need help. Watching these supervised lesson videos can help provide high-quality practice and tips in different environments and situations.

These environmental videos show Expressway and Rural roadway tips to help the new driver know where the Regulatory, Warning and Guide signs are on the roadways so that they are able to read signs quickly.