Are You a Good Partner?
Rate Yourself.
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Being an effective partner requires many skills. Here's an exercise for you. Rate yourself on each of the below roles and traits that describe a PARTNER in the teen driving process.
Enter 1 for poor. Enter 2 for good. Enter 3 for for very good
- Advocate
1 2 3 - Able to mask fear
1 2 3 - Cheerleader
1 2 3 - Able to enjoy the experience
1 2 3 - Coach
1 2 3 - Accepting
1 2 3 - Detective
1 2 3 - Calm/patient
1 2 3 - Disciplinarian
1 2 3 - Clear
1 2 3 - Educator/Teacher/Trainer
1 2 3 - Consistent
1 2 3 - Nurturer
1 2 3 - Direct
1 2 3 - Manager/Monitor
1 2 3 - Forgiving
1 2 3 - Planner/Scheduler
1 2 3 - Good listener
1 2 3 - Researcher
1 2 3 - Good communicator
1 2 3 - Role Model/Mentor/Guide
1 2 3 - Positive
1 2 3 - Able to provide feedback
1 2 3 - Resilient
1 2 3 - Respectful
1 2 3 - Self control
1 2 3
Consider the results of your assessment. What behaviors and/or traits do you need to change or improve to be a better partner in the process of learning to drive? How will you make these improvements/changes?
Learn more about being a good partner in the Be a Good Partner section, Coaching in the Car section and Talk To Your Teen section.
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