{"id":10146,"date":"2024-03-06T02:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T02:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=10146"},"modified":"2024-06-06T21:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T21:04:29","slug":"do-student-driver-stickers-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/do-student-driver-stickers-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Student Driver Stickers Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many student drivers \u2014 and their parents \u2014 have opted to put \u201cstudent driver\u201d bumper stickers on their cars to alert others that they\u2019re still learning how to drive. But do these kinds of stickers work? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although it doesn\u2019t take much time to learn the basics of driving (which includes <\/a>getting affordable car insurance<\/a>), it can take a while for your teen to get comfortable behind the wheel. The idea behind these stickers is that other motorists will be more aware of your young driver as they learn. However, you may wonder if they\u2019re actually effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, we explore the concept of student driver stickers to help you decide if you want one for your vehicle when your child starts learning to drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n States started requiring driver\u2019s licenses in the United States in the early 1900s, and learner\u2019s permits have been around for almost as long. The state of New York launched the first learner\u2019s permit in 1925, and other states soon followed suit. Permits give your teen a probationary period before they can have full driving privileges. While your kid has a permit, they may have restrictions like needing to have an adult in the car or having a curfew for driving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, you can take an extra step by putting on bumper stickers, letting others know that you have a teen who is still learning how to drive. With these stickers, you and your teen can voluntarily indicate that they\u2019re still learning with bumper stickers that have phrases such as \u201cPlease be patient: new driver,\u201d or simply \u201cstudent driver.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Student driver stickers are designed to alert other drivers that an inexperienced motorist who may not understand all the rules of the road is driving. A “student driver, be patient” sticker encourages others to pay special attention to your vehicle and be ready to react if your child has an issue on the road. People may even give your vehicle extra space on the road, be more patient when waiting at turns and stoplights, or refrain from honking if your teen makes a mistake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although every state requires learner\u2019s permits for <\/a>drivers under a certain age<\/a>, most states don\u2019t ask you to identify yourself on the road if you or your teen only has a permit. In fact, only New Jersey requires people with permits to put identification decals on their vehicles. The state launched the requirement in 2010 to prevent crashes, but other states haven\u2019t adopted similar requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the positive intention of bumper stickers for new drivers, some people doubt their effectiveness. However, studies show that they can have a positive impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One study reviewed the impact of New Jersey\u2019s decal requirements and found that the stickers correlated with a decrease in crash rates for drivers who recently got their licenses<\/a>. The stickers didn\u2019t affect crash rates for brand-new drivers who still had their permits, likely because they still had supervision from a licensed driver due to permit restrictions. Once your child starts driving on their own, the stickers could potentially provide a layer of protection as they learn to drive independently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the research, some people may feel that these stickers don\u2019t have an actual impact. They argue that the stickers only offer a placebo to give the driver or their parents peace of mind. <\/p>\n\n\nA Brief History of Student Driver Identification<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the Point of Student Driver Stickers?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are Student Driver Stickers Required?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Debate Around Their Effectiveness<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Safety Measures or Placebos?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n