FREE Teen Driver Training Program Coming in July
Jun 23, 2015
ATTENTION PARENTS of a newly-licensed teen driver:
A FREE Teen Driver Training Program is coming to Sioux Falls on July 25 and 26. Ford Driving Skills for Life is a program developed in 2003 in conjunction with the Governors Highway Safety Association and a panel of safety experts to address the leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States – vehicle crashes.
During a half day class, teens will drive specially-equipped vehicles on road courses under the supervision of professional instructors, improving their skills in these key areas:
- Hazard Recognition
- Vehicle Handling
- Space Management
- Speed Management
- Reaction Time
- Braking and Stopping Distances
- How to Avoid the Dangers of Distracted and Impaired Driving
Training Location: South Dakota State Highway Patrol, 5316 West 60th Street North
Session Times on Saturday and Sunday (register for one half day course)
- Session 1 – 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Session 2 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Registration is limited and signed consent forms are required. Please bring the signed waiver form and your teen’s driver’s license or permit with you to the event.
For more information and to register, please visit www.drivingskillsforlife.com.