Baldwin Park Parents: Help your Teen Driver Start Smart

BALDWIN PARK, CA — The California Highway Patrol recently offered a free driving class for new teenage drivers. The class, taught on Fri. Aug. 26, discussed the importance of paying attention behind the wheel in an age where drivers—both young and old—have more distractions than ever before.

This driving program entitled START SMART is free to students, both current or just learning. It was available for parents or guardians at no charge. The next Start Smart class date is yet to be posted.

What was taught?

The two-hour, no-cost class discusses important issues such as:

• Tips on how to avoid collisions
• Safe driving habits
• Dynamics of a collision
• Consequences of a poor choice behind the wheel of a vehicle
• Testimonies of people tragically impacted by incidents involving teen drivers
• Parental roles and responsibilities
• Legal ramifications and civil liabilities affecting teen drivers and their parents
• You and your teen will be more aware, more educated, and better prepared.

In a world full of distractions, your teenage driver can learn how to stay focused on the road ahead and return home safely. Two hours can save a life.

For more information on Start Smart classes, contact officer Rodrigo Jimenez of the Baldwin Park Area California Highway Patrol.

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