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Escape to the sunny beaches of
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for a relaxing family vacation
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort FROM $5271
VACATION INCLUDES:
5 nights’ accommodation in a Resort View – King Bed Room including 5th night FREE, taxes and more PLUS Kids 17 & younger stay FREE!
AAA Member Benefit: Members receive a $50 per booking activity voucher valid toward a variety of select activities in Hawaii.2
Call 937-492-3167
Or visit AAA Shelby County,
920 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney, OH 43565
1Rate is per person, based on double occupancy, for check-in on 6/20/19, Resort View – King Bed Room. Rate requires payment in full at time of booking and is non-refundable if cancelled.
2AAA Member Benefit: Activity voucher does not apply to air/car only bookings. Unless otherwise indicated: rates quoted are accurate at time of publication, & are per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare, taxes, surcharges, gratuities, transfers & excursions are additional. Advertised rates do not include any applicable daily resort or facility fees payable directly to the hotel at check-out; such fee amounts will be advised at the time of booking. Rates, terms, conditions, availability, itinerary, government taxes, surcharges, deposit, payment, cancellation terms/conditions & policies subject to change without notice at any time. Cruise rates capacity controlled. Other restrictions may apply, including, but not limited to baggage limitations & fees, standby policies & fees, non-refundable tickets & change fees with pre-flight notification deadlines, & blackout dates. Fees & policies vary among airlines. Contact airline directly for any details or questions. Advance res- ervations through AAA Travel required to obtain Member Benefits & savings which may vary based on departure date. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Pleasant Holidays acts only as an agent for cruise & tour providers listed. CST# 1007939-10. Copyright©2019 Pleasant Holidays, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
PICK THE RIGHT VEHICLE
Alicensed teen’s first request is usually to have his or her own car. To limit your teen’s driving in the beginning, say no. Instead, let the teen use the family vehicle under appropriate guidelines. Your teen will be safer.
Some circumstances, however, may make the no-
car rule impractical. Maybe you live far from public transportation and carpool routes, or your teen needs to attend classes, lessons or sporting events at times when no family member or friend can offer a lift. In such cases you may have to let your teen get a car. Nonetheless,
it is wise to couple this privilege with performance standards, such as maintaining a high grade-point average, completing chores at home and avoiding crashes and tickets.
Selecting the right car is important. Eight guidelines can help you do this.
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Antilock brakes and, if you can find it, traction control are desirable features.
The car should offer good crash protection to passengers. These days, fortunately, even older models are likely to have air bags. Other desirable safety devices include height-adjustable shoulder belts, rearseat shoulder belts (rather than lap belts with no shoulder harnesses) and head restraints that can be adjusted and then locked in place.
Even though rear-seat shoulder belts are recommended, rear-seat passengers are not. Parents shouldn’t allow multiple passengers in the car during a teen’s first year behind the wheel, even if the state doesn’t spell out the restriction as part of a graduated licensing program.
While the car should be large enough to protect occupants in a crash, it should also be small enough to maneuver easily. Although rarely a teen’s first choice, midsize sedans can be perfect.
The car shouldn’t be too powerful. Buying your teen a high-performance car or truck shows poor judgment – on your part.
The car should be reliable. Teens can easily become victims when a car breaks down. Reliability requires good maintenance.
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The car should handle safely, especially in an emergency. This doesn’t mean your teen should have a sports car – just the opposite. The lightning-fast response times and ample power that make a sports car a joy for an experienced driver are just what a teen doesn’t need. Seek out a car that’s stable when going straight, yet easy to control during an emergency lane change or mid-corner braking.
The vehicle should have a low center of gravity to help your teen avoid rolling over in a skid or crash.
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