Accident Avoidance Course for East Cobb's Young Drivers is Next Week

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An East Cobb high school’s PTA is getting ready to host an advanced driving course that will give teen motorists some hands-on experience on dealing with emergencies on the road.

Appropriately enough, Wheeler High School will be the scene for the AAA-approved “Accident Avoidance Workshop” to the campus on May 26, 30, and 31. According to a program flyer, the May 26 date is a mandatory classroom day for all participants (including parents), and will run from 6:24 p.m. to 9:54 p.m.

Participants will only have to choose one of the following hands-on driving sessions:

• Saturday, May 30th, 7:45 am – 12:45 pm
• Saturday, May 30th, 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
• Sunday, May 31st, 7:45 am – 12:45 pm
• Sunday, May 31st, 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm

“This is a more practical, intense, beneficial and fun program than “driver’s ed”, or simple programs in car control. Sometimes serious but always humorous, this 8-hour, hands-on, one-of-a-kind, parent-participation program is done in your own car, and focuses on EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS. We show your student what kinds of emergencies can happen, … let them experience first-hand how fast they happen, … and train them how to react and what to do when they do happen!,” the flyer says.

Registration for the course is being offered at a discounted price of $287 for one student and one parent, or $327 for both parents and the student. If both parents attend, the parents and the student are both eligible to receive a Defensive Driving Certificate to help lower their insurance premiums.

To register visit this website or call 770-262-7009.