Free DriveitHOME Tools Help Parents Coach New Teen Drivers
Washington – October 15, 2026 -- Parents of new drivers can get free training, a customizable family driving agreement and a practice-tracking app through the National Safety Council's DriveitHOME program, offered with General Motors ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18-24).
Crashes remain the top preventable killer of teens
Car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for U.S. teens. In 2024, 5,247 people died in crashes involving drivers ages 15-20, a 6.5% decrease from the prior year.
DriveitHOME offers four free resources in English and Spanish
The DriveitHOME Virtual Parent Training covers key safety topics and local Graduated Driver Licensing requirements. Weekly Pointers for Parents lessons supplement it.
The New Driver Deal is a customizable parent-teen agreement. It sets expectations on curfews, passenger limits and vehicle responsibilities.