Teenage drivers will be hitting the road soon for their first day of the school year, but before they do, they should touch up on their driving knowledge. Washington County Sheriff Jared Schneider currently has a teenage driver he’s preparing for the stresses of the road, so he understands how teenage drivers might not understand some situations they could be caught in while driving. He says that one aspect many teenage drivers are not prepared for is when they are pulled over by a law enforcement officer. Schneider reminds those drivers what to do if they are stopped by law enforcement, “When you see the lights in the rear view mirror, the best thing is to find a safe place to pull over. Don’t panic. When the officer approaches the door, be ready. Have your hands up on the steering wheel. Be ready to get the items that they request. A lot of the time they are going to ask for the driver’s license and insurance information and then registration. It’s always a good thing, before you go reaching for those things you know where they are at so you’re not digging through the car to find them. If you do know where they are, tell the officer, ‘The registration and insurance information is over in the glove box, I’m going to go ahead and get them out now, is that ok?’ Just communicate with the officer and let them know what you’re going to be doing before you do it to keep everybody involved comfortable with the situation.” Schneider encourages parents to continue to drive with their teenagers to ensure they are confident with their skills and know the laws of the road. He says getting plenty of sleep, planning ahead, and being conscious of your speed and surroundings can help keep you and others safe on the road.