Dedicated to providing young motorists and their parents, free of charge, an intensive driver training program focused on increasing concentration, confidence, and control behind the wheel, B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) is now accepting registrants for an upcoming program to be held on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at the legendary Pomona Fairplex from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
The Teen Pro-Active Driving Schools are offered to young motorists and their parents which emphasize concentration, conscientiousness and car control in a driving environment where distractions and loss of focus have contributed to numerous traffic accidents across the country. The program is free of charge and over 10,000 teenagers have completed the life-saving course since its creation in 2008.
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“These schools are challenging, demanding, but at the same time enjoyable and eye-opening,” says B.R.A.K.E.S. founder Doug Herbert. “The thing we see repeatedly at just about all of our schools is the change in attitude the kids go through from the time they arrive to when they complete the course. At first they question why they need this training since they already have their driver’s license, and when the course is over, they’re amazed at how much they’ve learned.”
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Herbert knows in a personal way how tragedy can strike when a young driver makes an avoidable mistake. His two adolescent sons, Jon and James, were both killed in a devastating head-on collision six years ago not far from their North Carolina home which led to Herbert and a group of his sons’ classmates bringing together the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
“We want to bring our program to every state in the country,” states Herbert. “Our goal is to help kids everywhere avoid making serious mistakes behind the wheel and we’re well on our way to doing that.”
Please register online at www.putonthebrakes.org and a confirmation will be sent to you (requesting a $99 refundable check to hold your spot). Classes usually fill up fast so register now to insure a place for your teenager(s).
For more information on B.R.A.K.E.S. or to make a tax-deductible donation, please log on to www.putonthebrakes.org.