Setting up some ground rules with your teen is a great way to engage them in a responsible driving conversation. And doing it together will give them confidence by letting them know you're comfortable with them being behind the wheel.

Use this online ground rules tool as a way to start the responsible driving conversation with your teen and save yourself some potentially uncomfortable and stressful discussions.

Take a look at some common rules, below. Remember, now that you're setting the rules, they'll be watching to see if you follow them too.

Instructions: To get started just click the rules that will apply to your household and fill out necessary information. When you hit the "submit" button, an email will be sent to your teen driver notifying them that you have selected some ground rules.

There is an option for consequences below each rule. These consequences can help enforce responsible driving if rules are broken.

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I will not drive over the speed limit.
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I will not be a passenger with a driver who drives over the speed limit or recklessly.
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I will always wear my seatbelt while driving as a passenger.
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I will require passengers to wear their seatbelts as well.
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I will not allow more than friends in the car at one time, nor will I allow more passengers than I have seatbelts for.
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I agree to follow the local Graduated Drivers License laws regarding rules for number of passengers.
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I will be home by on weekdays and on weekends.
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I will drive safely and obey all traffic laws.
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I will not drive in such a manner that results in a ticket, crash or that in any way harms another driver or passenger, cyclist or pedestrian.
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I will always concentrate on my driving and will not engage in any distracting activities. Such as, but not limited to; Eating, CD Player, Radio, MP3 Player, ,
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If I use my cell phone, I will use a hands free device, I will not dial while driving, and I will absolutely never text.
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I understand that my undivided attention is a must when driving. If I need to make a call, read a map, or shift my attention from driving - I will simply pull over for a moment until you can shift my focus back to the road and the drivers around me. I recognize these and other distractions greatly impact my safety and the safety of others.
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I understand that alcohol consumption and the use of illicit drugs is against the law and dangerous. I will not drink alcohol or use marijuana or any other drugs at any time.
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I will not be a passenger with a driver who has consumed alcohol or used marijuana or any other drugs.
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I will display general consideration for other people and drivers on the road and off.
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I recognize and appreciate that the car is a privilege, not a expectation. I will act dependably in other facets of life - outside of and in the house - to demonstrate that I am a accountable person - capable of the responsibilities of driving.
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I will never drive tired: I realize that driving tired can be just as hazardous as driving drunk. When I am tired, my reaction times are slower and my decision making skills are impaired.
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If tired, I will delay my trip and get some rest - let a responsible friend drive me - or call someone to come pick me up.
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I will make sure that the car is returned the way I took it. If I use gas, I will replace it. And I will not leave my trash in the car.
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I will be financially responsible for any driving or parking tickets that I receive.
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I am responsible for paying monthly insurance fees.
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If I am in a crash, I will assist in the "post accident" insurance procedures and car repair process. This will help to give me first hand experience in dealing with accidents.
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