Putting your child behind the wheel for the first time is nerve racking. Driving is a big responsibility, and you want to be sure your teen is ready.

To help you keep your child safe, the National Safety Council offers a number of resources for parents or guardians of teen drivers, including a contract to drive and a digital driving coach. Here’s at look at what these resources include.

Getting a flat tire is horrible. It always seems to happen when it’s blazing hot, you’re running late, or rush hour is in full swing. No matter the circumstances, a flat tire is a nuisance, but it doesn’t have to wreck your day.

With the right preparation, you’ll be ready to fix your tire like a pro. Not sure how to use a jack? No problem - nowadays it’s a snap to fix your tire without jacking up your car or using a spare.

Spare tires add weight to your car and take up a lot of space. That’s why car makers have started leaving them out of newer vehicles to save money and create more available space.

Instead, they include emergency inflation kits that come with electric inflators and cans of sealant. Sealants have been around for decades, but they were goopy and not user friendly. The new versions are cleaner and easier to use.

Emergency inflation kits are now widely available and smart to have in your car. Sealants aren’t a permanent fix, but they’ll get you back on the road quickly. With a sealed tire, you’ll be able to get to a mechanic without damaging your wheels, tires, or tire-pressure monitoring systems.

Cleaning your car is one of the least exciting chores of summer, so let’s make it more fun!

This infographic shows 8 cheap, easy, and weird ways to clean your car. Who’d have thought you could use hairspray and toothpaste to take out tough stains?

Another reason to love smartphones! Four apps that help you dodge construction zones.

Road construction season is in full swing, which is a pain in the neck for anyone trying to get from A to B in a car. Luckily there are traffic navigation apps that can help you steer clear of road closures and construction zones. Here are four (in no particular order) to help make your journey faster and less stressful.

With just a month or so of summer vacation left, many families are hitting the open road. With airline costs as high as they are, road trips are one of the best ways to explore new parts of the country and get away for awhile. Yet as anyone who has ever taken a road trip with kids knows, it pays to be prepared.

That means planning your route, packing the essentials, and coming up with car entertainment ideas. So we thought we’d take the time to share some road trip games you and your family can play on your next road trip: