Free Hands-On Teen Driving Clinic Coming June 20

As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares to bring high-speed thrills to the streets of Coronado, Ford is working to ensure local teens are equipped with life-saving driving skills.

The day before the green flag drops in San Diego, Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to bring three FREE, hands-on Ford Driving Skills for Life clinics to Manheim San Diego in Oceanside, Calif., on June 20, 2026.

Established in 2003, Ford Driving Skills for Life pairs newly licensed or permitted teen drivers with professional instructors for advanced behind-the-wheel training designed to help inexperienced drivers develop the skills needed to recognize hazards, control their vehicles and make safer decisions on the road. Each session combines instruction from professional drivers with hands-on exercises that allow teens to practice important driving techniques in a controlled environment.

“With the NASCAR Cup Series in San Diego, all eyes will be on the track, but our focus is on the road,” said Mobility Director Joe Provenzano with Ford Philanthropy. “NASCAR drivers are experts in speed, but every driver needs to be an expert in safety. That’s why we’re bringing Ford Driving Skills for Life to Oceanside to give young drivers the hands-on experience and confidence they need to handle real-world driving challenges.”

The event will also feature a ride and drive with vehicles that offer Ford’s Advanced Drivers Assistance safety features and other modern technology.

Participants will work with professional instructors to learn how to manage real-world driving situations and understand how their choices behind the wheel affect others on the road.

Why sign up?

·Hands-on training with professional driving instructors

·Real-world driving skills including hazard recognition, vehicle handling and skid control

·Safety in Mobility activities covering awareness of pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooter riders

“Providing our newest drivers with hands-on training helps to build confidence behind the wheel and supports a safer experience for everyone on the road,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. “We are appreciative that Ford and the Governors Highway Safety Association are bringing this free, interactive program to California.”

The Ford Driving Skills for Life free training is designed to give teens experience practicing advanced driving techniques they may not encounter during traditional driver’s education courses. Vehicles are provided.

Parents, guardians and teen youth groups are encouraged to participate in this FREE program. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Register today at drivingskillsforlife.com/training/hands-on-training/state/ca.