My son has his permit and is taking lessons, plus we will let him drive to common errands.

We're happy he's finally (he's 18) doing it, needs to drive so he can get a better job and MOVE OUT!!

Now that mine has a license he can branch out and find a part time job (He is 16 1/2).

Getting them their license is a good first step. Just make sure that they know your rules (and have rules).

One thing that really creaps them out is to have some other adult (it's best if it's a friend of the family) mention that they saw the kid driving the other day. Gives the young driver something to think about when they want to drag race down the alley.

After he got his license and was driving home, I gave him the ground rules.

1. If I find out you are driving recklessly, or after drinking, or just stupidly you will lose your car very quickly.

2. If you and your friends are out drinking, call me and I will pick you up.

Hey, I came across this article on the site (was also in the magazine IIRC).

Kind of short, but some good tips for the new driver.