Got Teen Drivers? CHP In Napa Hosting Safety Program Thursday Evening

From the Napa Police Department:

The California Highway Patrol is hosting a free Start Smart Training tomorrow, October 16, 7-9 PM at 975 Golden Gate Drive (Napa CHP Office).

The California Highway Patrol’s Start Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 - 19 and their parents/guardians.

New drivers lack the experience that is sometimes needed on the road. Situations can appear in a second, sometimes too fast for a new driver to respond to. But, there are ways to avoid dangerous situations. There are ways to keep a new driver - and their passengers - safe on the road.

Teen drivers are found at fault in 66 percent of ALL FATAL collisions that they are involved in, although they only represent 4% of the state’s licensed drivers. The leading cause of DEATH for Americans 15 - 20 years old is motor vehicle collisions.

During a Start Smart class, officers discuss:
-collision avoidance techniques
-collision causing elements
-driver/parent responsibilities
-seat belt restraints

Testimonials are provided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, in addition to testimonials from parents whose children have perished in collisions.

Call the CHP Office at 253-4906 to RSVP