Last Dunwoody PD Teen Driving Course of the Year Set for December

December is the last installment of the Dunwoody Police Department's popular Collission Avoidance Training Program for 2011.

The final class will be on the weekend of Dec. 9 and 10.

The designed for teenage drivers, taught by officers from the Dunwoody police department.

The program focuses on reducing automobile crashes among teens that have completed the course. So far, that goal has been met – students are 94 percent less likely to be involved in a crash after completing this training, according to the program. 

The program is open to all teens at least 16 years old with a valid operator’s license.

The 12 hour course is taught by trained and certified Dunwoody Police Officers held over a two day period, 4 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of one-on-one, behind the wheel training. Classroom instruction will be held on Friday evenings and behind-the-wheel training will be held on Saturdays.  Registration fee for the two day course is $125.00 per student. Additional classes can be scheduled for groups.

Students must use their own (or parent/guardian’s) vehicle for behind the wheel training. The idea is for the students to learn to handle the vehicle they will typically be driving. Behind the wheel training is conducted on a closed course, at speeds of 35 mph and below. Students may use cars, trucks, minivans or SUV’s, but  vehicles with modified suspension, over sized tires or other unsafe components will not be permitted on the driving range.

At the end of the class, students who have successfully completed all driving range skills will receive a Certificate of Completion. Certificates can be presented to most auto insurance companies for discounted insurance premiums, or proudly displayed. All students who successfully complete the course are welcome and encouraged to come out during any future scheduled classes and practice their driving skills at no additional cost.

If you have any questions, please call Lt. William Hegwood at 678-382-6904 or to enroll your child, call 1-800-656-6507 or 850-681-0800.