Statistics consistently show that teen drivers are at risk for traffic accidents.  This is why all teenagers should be encouraged to take advantage of all of the courses available to them.  

Driver’s Education courses will teach teen drivers the fundamentals of obeying road-rules, traffic signs, and about being an overall good driver.  Enrollment in a Defensive Driving School is relatively inexpensive and will also teach a teenager about the fundamentals of good driving while exploring Defensive Driving techniques that will make them more conscientious and alert drivers.  While neither course is required in Missouri, it is a good idea to get your teenager all of the supplemental instruction available to them.  As the cliché goes, ‘it’s better to be safe than sorry.’