Driving instructor shares advice for new drivers (and nervous parents)

Nbcwashington · May 18, 2026 · 1613 words · By Juliana Valencia

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Driving instructor shares advice for new drivers (and nervous parents) Driving instructor shares advice for new drivers (and nervous parents) This new phase is often scarier for parents than teens.

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This new phase is often scarier for parents than teens.

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