Hi Reader

Emergencies on the road; they’re the moments we hope never happen… but the truth is, they’re part of being a licensed driver and that’s exactly why preparing your teen before something goes wrong is one of the most powerful lessons you can give them.

This week is all about helping you feel calm and equipped to walk your teen through those “what if” scenarios, so they’re not left panicking or worse, freezing when something unexpected happens.

🛑 Parent Tip: Teach Calm Before the Chaos

One of the biggest mistakes we make is only talking about emergencies after they’ve happened. This week, set aside a bit of time (maybe even in the car before a drive!) to ask your teen:

• “What would you do if a tyre blew out right now?”
• “What’s the first thing you’d do if you accidentally hit a parked car?”
• “How would you respond if an aggressive driver was tailgating you?”
• “What would you do if you were in a more serious accident?”​
  ​(e.g., checking for injuries, calling emergency services, staying safe at the scene)

Talking these things through now helps your teen feel more in control later.
They’re not just learning to drive the car, they’re learning how to stay safe in the real world.

📥 Free Resource: Emergency Driving Cheat Sheet

Want a simple guide you can use to walk through these situations together?

👇 Download my FREE “Emergency Driving Cheat Sheet”​
Perfect for reviewing together or keeping in the glovebox.
It covers common emergencies from mechanical issues to animal strikes and what steps your teen should take.

This tool is part of our growing library of resources designed to mentor and prepare you for every stage of your teen’s journey.

📲 What’s Happening This Week on Socials:

Be sure to check out our daily tips this week on Instagram & Facebook!
We’re covering:

• 🚨 What to say (and not say) in an emergency
• 👀 How to help your teen spot warning signs before something goes wrong
• 🧘‍♀️ Simple breathing strategy for regaining calm after a scare
• 📥 Your Cheat Sheet promo with a testimonial
• 🗣 Friday Q&A: “What was the scariest moment you ever had as a new driver?”

👉 Instagram: @drivinglessons_h2o​
👉 Facebook: Hills 2 Ocean Driver Training​

🚗 Test Booking Alert:

✅ Tests are filling up fast for mid-September!
If your teen is aiming to take their test within the next 6-8 weeks, please contact me ASAP to secure a spot especially if they need a few more lessons to feel fully confident.

💬 Final Encouragement:

Let’s help our teens rise with calm, connection, and clarity.
You’re doing an incredible job, Coach.

Warmly,
Deb 💙
​Your mentor for calm, confident coaching

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