Safety First! 2009 Back-to-School Buying Guide

Vehicle advice for parents and their teenage drivers

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door

Starting Price: $19,340
Standard Safety Features: Six airbags, stability control, antilock brakes
EPA Fuel Economy Rating: 21/30/24 (2.5-liter I5 and five-speed manual transmission)
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles (basic and roadside assistance); 5 years/60,000 miles (powertrain)

Teen Driver Parent Tip #10
Draft a "Driving Contract"
A driving contract acknowledges that use of a car is a privilege that comes with rules, and a violation of these rules can result in a suspension of privileges. It also can incorporate the reality that operating a car generates many different expenses, and a driving contract should assign responsibility fairly for covering these expenses (think gas, oil changes, repairs, etc.). A good driving contract also acknowledges a parent's role in being an example to teens of exemplary driving.
Extra Reading: State of Michigan Driving Contract Example

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