Got Teen Drivers, Rohnert Park and Cotati? This Class Could Be Useful

SONOMA COUNTY, CA – Start Smart, a program aimed at helping newly licensed or soon-to-be-licensed teenage drivers from 15 to 19,is offered at the local California Highway Patrol offices every second Tuesday of the month.

At the free, two-hour long classes, CHP officers speak to the newly licensed drivers and their parents/guardians through candid conversations, discussing such topics as collision-avoidance techniques along with collision-causing elements such as excessive speed, DUI and distracted driving.

Start Smart makes teens -- and parents -- aware of the responsibilities they face and teaches what precautions to take to stay safe, including seat belt use, unsafe passengers in the vehicle and what to do when involved in a collision.

Classes are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the CHP office at 6100 Labath Ave. in Rohnert Park. Call 707-588-1400 to reserve your spot in the next class.

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