Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement
Jungle makes sure that both students and parents are active in the Jungle Way of teaching.
Parents are vital to the Jungle Driving Way. When traffic accidents are still the leading cause of death for teens, parents are still content to leave the entirety of their child's driver's training to others. Research studies have shown a 75% decrease in accidents, injuries and deaths when parents work in partnership with professional driving instructors. With this in mind, Jungle has created the Jungle Parent Training.
The Jungle parent training teaches parents the Jungle methods they will use when driving with their teenager. These time-proven techniques can save a young driver's life during their lifetime of driving.
During Segment 1, parents attend one parent meeting, and a ride-along with their student and a Jungle instructor.
In the process, they learn techniques to continue their child's Jungle training through the months of supervised practice prior to Segment 2 and their eventual licensure. There is no additional charge for the Jungle parent training.
The Jungle parent training includes:
-The Jungle Parent Training introduction class is held prior to
the start of class. they are 9:00 am-11:00 am.
P.T meetings are on Saturday before the session. They are typically held Saturday mornings 9:00-11:00 before your student's session begins. You'll receive an email with details.
-An observation ride with your student and a Jungle trainer
during the third week of Segment 1. You do not need to sign up for this. This will be your child's 5th or 6th drive. There is no need to schedule
your observation.
Jungle also encourages the following from Jungle parents:
-Reinforce Jungle driving training for 30 hours after student
graduates from Segment 1
-Register your student for Segment 2 about three to six months they receivereceive
their Level 1 permit.
-Please do not allow your student to drive with friends during their
first 6 months of driving alone
-Never allow your student to use a cell phone while driving
- Be a good role model by driving within the speed limit and staying off your phone while in the driver seat.
Signing up is easy: just give us a call at 616.676.4600 or sign up online.
