According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions.
The CHP is again offering the Start Smart program, a two-hour driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15-19, and their parents/guardians. It will cover California’s Graduated Driver License Program, vehicle dynamics, collision trends and avoidance techniques, distracted driving laws, and alcohol related driving laws. The program also offers an opportunity for new drivers and parents/guardians to ask CHP Officers clarifying questions. The classes run for approximately two hours each on the following dates, at the CHP East Sacramento, 11336 Trade Center Drive, Rancho Cordova. Select the date that is best for you.
February 21, 2017 (Tuesday) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
March 14, 2017 (Tuesday) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
April 18, 2017 (Tuesday) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
May 16, 2017 (Tuesday) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Parents/guardians interested in signing up for the class will need to register by calling (916) 464-1457 (space is limited). It is encouraged that parents/guardians attend the class with their teen driver.