My story -- Why there is no such thing as a safe teen driver -- Baseline dangers and higher risk factors -- My kid is very responsible! -- What driver's ed isn't -- The ABCs of GDL (graduated driver licensing) -- When should a teen start driving? -- Acting like an air traffic controller -- Negotiating and enforcing a teen driving agreement -- The difference between purposeful driving and joyriding -- Getting a teen to acknowledge the risks -- The ceremony of the keys -- The unappreciated danger of passengers, even siblings -- Managing curfews -- Supervising the brand new driver -- Traffic tickets as a teaching moment -- Car buying and sharing, and saving on gas -- Distracted driving: texting, connected cars, GPS, and headphones -- Impaired driving: alcohol, drugs, and fatigue -- What schools can do -- Blind zones -- Vehicle identification stickers -- Simulators and high-performance driving schools -- Non-English-speaking and single parent households -- Supervising other people's teens -- In summary: tips from Reid's dad -- Afterword: a plea to parents -- Teen driving resources -- Model teen driving agreement.