Driving do's and don'ts where our topic today for those of you that could not make it here is what was on the handouts.
Car use do’s and don’ts
For au pairs
It is a privilege to use the car not a right. That means if you DO NOT follow the rules set by your family for the car use, you won’t be able to use it.
DO’s
Always wear a seatbelt
Use car seats and seat belts for the children
Start studying for you Virginia drivers license right away
Get your Virginia drivers license
Only drive when and where your family said you could,
If you damage the car in any way let your family know right way
If you have a dedicated car be sure that the oil is changed every 3000 miles or ever y 3 months
Keep the interior clean
Obey the Virginian laws (speed limits …)
Pay the deductible (not more than $500) for damages that occurred while you were driving in your free time.
If you are involved in a accident (no matter how small) call your host parents right away and the police
If a unmarked police car (looks like a normal car) try’s to pull you over, be sure it is a police officer (go to a public place to pull over, or call 911 to check if there is a police officer that is tying to stop you. If you can’t pull over right away (dark road or unsafe area) turn your emergency signals on and slow down so the officer knows you saw him.
DON’TS
Do not return the car empty (unless the family says so)
Do not lie about where you are going and with whom
Do not leave the scene of an accident, no matter how small.
Do not drink and drive
Do not take the car without asking
If you are asked to be back at a certain time, do not be late (call if you running late) if the car is to be back but not you, dropped it off at that time
Do not take strangers with you (that includes people you just met)
If stopped by the police do as the officer tells you, call your LCC or host parents if you have questions.
For au pairs
It is a privilege to use the car not a right. That means if you DO NOT follow the rules set by your family for the car use, you won’t be able to use it.
DO’s
Always wear a seatbelt
Use car seats and seat belts for the children
Start studying for you Virginia drivers license right away
Get your Virginia drivers license
Only drive when and where your family said you could,
If you damage the car in any way let your family know right way
If you have a dedicated car be sure that the oil is changed every 3000 miles or ever y 3 months
Keep the interior clean
Obey the Virginian laws (speed limits …)
Pay the deductible (not more than $500) for damages that occurred while you were driving in your free time.
If you are involved in a accident (no matter how small) call your host parents right away and the police
If a unmarked police car (looks like a normal car) try’s to pull you over, be sure it is a police officer (go to a public place to pull over, or call 911 to check if there is a police officer that is tying to stop you. If you can’t pull over right away (dark road or unsafe area) turn your emergency signals on and slow down so the officer knows you saw him.
DON’TS
Do not return the car empty (unless the family says so)
Do not lie about where you are going and with whom
Do not leave the scene of an accident, no matter how small.
Do not drink and drive
Do not take the car without asking
If you are asked to be back at a certain time, do not be late (call if you running late) if the car is to be back but not you, dropped it off at that time
Do not take strangers with you (that includes people you just met)
If stopped by the police do as the officer tells you, call your LCC or host parents if you have questions.
