Presented by
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office & The Florida Sheriff's Association

 

Traffic crashes occur every 12 seconds in the United States. Vehicle crashes are the number ONE cause of death among young adults.

Are you a licensed "Teen Driver," ages 16–19, who would like to learn more about safe driving and lives in Duval County? Do you have access to a safe and insured vehicle you can use while taking this class? 

If so, you meet the requirements to take the Teen Driver Challenge, a two-day "hands-on" education program held at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center. Participate in this class and you will be more prepared to drive safely. It is recommended that each driver have at least 20 hours of actually driving experience before attending the course. The class is not designed to train a teen driver on how to drive; but how to drive better.

DAY ONE: The Classroom
Students  participate in a four-hour
session that will cover the following topics:

• Teen Crash Facts
• Knowing Your Vehicle
• Use Common "Senses" When Driving
• Belt Yourself, It Won't Hurt
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Safe Driving Can be Habit Forming
• Alcohol, the $8000 Drink
• Aggressive Driving
• Driving Exercises
  

DAY TWO: The Driving Range
Students participate in an 
eight-hour driving class at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center Driving Range. Each student will practice the following exercises to develop defensive driving skills:

• Figure 8 
• Threshold Breaking
• Forward Serpentine
• Reverse Serpentine
• Cornering 
• Off Road Recovery
  
  
  

Location:
All classes are held at the
Northeast Florida Criminal Justice
Training and Education Center
4715 Capper Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218

Dates: (Rain or Shine)

• 2010 dates to be determined

Times:

• Day One  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 
• Day Two  8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Registration Information:

• Registration is a two-step process: 
  • Click here to begin the registration process online.   
  • To complete the registration process, within 48 hours of registering online YOU MUST bring the items listed below to the address listed below. 
    
    Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
    Community Affairs 
    501 E. Bay Street
    Jacksonville, FL 32202
    
• Items you will need to complete your registration:
  • $50 deposit (cash or check) refunded after successful completion of the two-day class
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Registration of the vehicle you will be using during the class-Sport Utility Vehicles are NOT recommended
  • Proof of insurance
  • Complete and have notarized the three forms below
    • Parental Permission Form and Release of all Claims
    • Student Statement of Voluntary Participation and Release of all Claims
    • Vehicle Owners Statement of Permission and Release of all Claims.

Click here to view First Coast News.com's video and story about the FSA Teen Driver Challenge.

The Teen Driver Challenge is sponsored by the Jacksonville Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. and the Florida Community College at Jacksonville.