Crime & Safety

Hinsdale Police to Host Free Defensive Driving Class

The class will take place Aug. 11 at the police department.

Submitted by the Hinsdale Police Department.

The Hinsdale Police Department is presenting “Alive at 25”, a defensive driving class, on Tuesday August 11, 2015 at the Hinsdale Police Department. The class is free.

This course has received outstanding reviews, and is geared towards soon-to-be drivers, newly licensed drivers, as well as drivers looking to gain valuable tips. The class is targeted at students between the ages of 15-21.

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It lasts four and half hours and is taught by local police officers dedicated to improving decision making by identifying behaviors which can lead to traffic crashes.

The course includes videos, group work, and facilitated discussion. The curriculum is broken up into four sections and really gets participants engaged and involved. Students are taught, as a driver or passenger, they can greatly reduce their risk of being involved in a crash by taking control of their behavior. Participants must stay the whole time to receive credit.

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For those who want to register or would like more information please contact:

Officer Michael Coughlin
Hinsdale Police Department
630-789-7080 Desk
mcoughlin@villageofhinsdale.org

Investigative Assistant Nancy Anetsberger
Hinsdale Police Department
630-789-7080 Desk
nanetsberger@villageofhinsdale.org

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