Indian Hills HS Sophomores, Parents Participate in 'Share the Keys' Driver Education Program

On Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 28, both Indian Hills and Ramapo High School students took part in a program that highlighted the important subject of teen driving.

Well over 200 sophomore students and their parents were treated to an exceptional program developed by the joint efforts of the New Jersey State Police, the NJ Department of Highway Safety and Kean University.

“Share the Keys” is a free, interactive workshop that focuses on the importance of creating a strong communicative bond between parent and child as students approach attaining their Graduated Drivers License (GDL).

The evening was coordinated by Indian Hills Health Teacher Jill Fackelman and “Share the Keys” presenters Jason Friedman and Cheryl Swift.

Patrolman Frank Fiore from the Oakland police, Franklin Lakes Detective Jeff Jost and Traffic Officer Denny Knubel also attended the event to offer their input and advice to our parents and novice drivers.

The program presentation covered pertinent information regarding driving laws for new and inexperienced drivers. Additionally, collaborative tasks for both parents and students emphasized communication and good decision-making.

Sergeant Jost summed up the evening this way, “I thought the program was very beneficial as it not only explained the current Graduated Driver’s License Laws to the parent(s) and their child, but it also opened up a positive line of communication between the two. As a father, who’s son got his permit in January, I could definitely relate to the program.”