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Promoting Safe Driving for Young Drivers
Teens and Driving - The Deadly Equation
Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVC's) are the leading cause of death for young American drivers; more so than drugs, guns or disease. In fact, car accidents kill more young drivers than the next four leading causes of death combined. Despite driver education programs across the United States, 6,000 teens die in motor vehicle crashes every year. It is obvious current programs are not giving young drivers the experience or information they need to become safe drivers.
In response to this need, the StreetSafe Driving Program was created by a retired police officer. StreetSafe is a hands-on driving program offered to teenagers through S Solutions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Hands on Driving Experience for Young Drivers
StreetSafe teen driving program is fashioned after the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course taught to law enforcement and fire personnel. StreetSafe allows young drivers to witness and experience the consequences of improper motor vehicle operation, particularly in dangerous situations, but in a controlled environment. As a result, young drivers will gain the experience and information they need to appreciate driving safely and strive to become better drivers.
Specifically, StreetSafe gives young drivers the chance to experience losing control of a car, teaches them a realistic stopping distance and the hazards of distractions. It also teaches the dangers of alcohol use while driving.
Young drivers should enroll in StreetSafe after obtaining a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Students will be taught by law enforcement and fire personnel who are certified to operate vehicles under treacherous or emergency conditions. These instructors are all too familiar with the tragic results of unsafe teen driving.
StreetSafe is not only directed at young drivers, but just as importantly, their parents, by teaching ways they can help their teens become safer, more responsible drivers. Parent sessions are conducted by a sitting County District Court judge and the past President of the North Carolina Drivers Education Association.
For more information, please visit our StreetSafe FAQ page.
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