Youthful Operator Driver Safety Agreement

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My Driver Safety Agreement

I, the undersigned, agree to the following conditions and restrictions as they relate to the privilege of operating any motor vehicle, motorcycle or recreational vehicle including watercraft.

I understand that driving is a privilege and that I may lose this privilege by violating any of the articles contained in this agreement. I also understand that my driving privileges may be suspended for other circumstances such as (but not limited to) unsatisfactory school grades, violations of family trust, and other infractions.

1. I will obey any curfews or restrictions imposed by my driver's license.
2. I will obey all traffic laws.
3. I will not speed.
4. I will not drink and drive, or use illegal drugs, or drive if I am taking ANY medication that may impair my driving abilities. Nor will I ride with anyone whom I know or suspect is under the influence of alcohol, drugs (legal, or illegal), that may impair driving abilities.
5. I will not permit any open or empty containers of alcohol, or transport anyone who I know or suspect may be carrying illegal drugs in any vehicle I operate, nor will I ride in any vehicle where I know that there are empty or open containers of alcohol or where anyone who I know or suspect may be carrying illegal drugs.
6. I agree not to drive with or transport anyone who is in possession of a firearm or other "weapon" without the permission of my parent(s).
7. I will always wear my seatbelt and shoulder harness. I will not ride in any vehicle in which there are more people than seat belts.
8. I will keep the radio, stereo, CD or tape deck at a reasonable volume so that I can still hear fire, police and ambulance sirens and other traffic sounds.
9. I will drive defensively, recognizing the driving dangers posed by other drivers.
10. As a driver, I will not transport passengers unless they are properly secured by a seatbelt.
11. I will always wear a helmet if I am driving or riding on a motorcycle. I will not transport a passenger unless he or she also wears a helmet.
12. I will drive in a manner that respects the safety of myself, my passengers, other drivers and pedestrians.
13. I will ignore peer pressure. When I am driving, I am in control. I can stop and ask others to leave my vehicle and, as a passenger, I can ask a driver to stop and let me out.
14. I will not drive unless I feel safe and certain of my ability.
15. I will be especially alert during dangerous conditions such as rain, snow, sleet, wind, heavy traffic, construction zones, and accident scenes.
16. I will always lock every door and take the keys when I leave the vehicle. I will park in areas where I believe the vehicle will be safe from damage or theft.
17. I will obey the driving instructions of my parent(s) and of law enforcement officers.
18. If I want to race any vehicle, I must first obtain the permission of my parent(s), become properly trained and licensed, and confine these activities to sanctioned racing events and racing circuits.

Additional Conditions Required By My Parent(s)

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I have read and understood this agreement.

Signed____________________________

Date:_____________________________

Witnessed_________________________

Revised: 11/98

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