{"id":1478,"date":"2017-08-12T19:29:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-12T19:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2017-08-12T19:29:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-12T19:29:10","slug":"making-safe-decisions-driving-tips-au-pairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/2017\/08\/12\/making-safe-decisions-driving-tips-au-pairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Safe Decisions about Driving \u2013 Tips for Au Pairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2017\/08\/NOLsafedriving.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2017\/08\/NOLsafedriving.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2017\/08\/NOLsafedriving.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2017\/08\/NOLsafedriving-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your host parents where the insurance and registration documents are in the car.\u00a0 These documents should always be in any vehicle you are driving.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have a clear understanding of the car use rules with your host family, if not talk to them about it or call your counselor<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you know how everything in the car works! Ask questions, even if you have to ask twice, that\u2019s okay!<\/li>\n<li>Find out about areas that may not be considered safe, especially in and around cities, ask your host family or me for guidance if you are not sure<\/li>\n<li>Be extra careful at night, park in well lit safe places, avoid empty looking car parks and indoor garages when you are alone<\/li>\n<li>Do not use your phone or any electronic devices while driving, pull over in a safe spot if you need to send a text or check your messages<\/li>\n<li>Let your host family and\/or me know immediately if you get into an accident so we can help you<\/li>\n<li>Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. It puts lives at risk.\u00a0 If you are arrested for drinking and driving there are very serious consequences.\u00a0\u00a0 Be a good friend and don\u2019t let your friends drink and drive.\u00a0\u00a0 If you are caught drinking and driving you will go home<\/li>\n<li>Reminder! drinking under 21 years of age is illegal in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Always lock the car and the trunk when leaving the car unattended<\/li>\n<li>If there is public transportation available where you live, find out how to use it and give it a try!<\/li>\n<li>Download the apps for Uber or Lyft ~ both taxi services will pick you up and take you anywhere you need to go<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be safe and make smart decisions.\u00a0 We want you to have a wonderful and safe time in the United States.\u00a0 Call me if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<p>Drive safe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2017\/08\/NOLsafedriving.jpg\"><\/a> Ask your host parents where the insurance and registration documents are in the car.\u00a0 These documents should always be in any vehicle you are driving. 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