Independence Readiness Score Answer the questions below to evaluate your teen’s readiness for independent driving. 1. How does your teen handle unexpected situations? Poorly – panics or freezes Sometimes handles it Calm and controlled 2. How often do they follow rules without reminders? Rarely Sometimes Consistently 3. How aware are they of surroundings while driving? Easily distracted Average awareness Highly aware and anticipates 4. How do they respond to feedback or correction? Defensive or dismissive Sometimes receptive Open and improves quickly 5. How responsible are they in general life (school, chores, etc.)? Unreliable Inconsistent Highly responsible 6. How often do they take unnecessary risks? Rarely Sometimes Often 7. Can they communicate clearly about concerns or uncertainty? Avoids communication Sometimes communicates Open and proactive 8. How consistent are their driving habits? Erratic Some consistency Very consistent 9. How do they handle peer pressure? Gives in easily Mixed Strong boundaries 10. Do they understand the consequences of driving decisions? Not really Somewhat Clearly understands Calculate Readiness
