Temecula CHP Offering Traffic Safety Class For Teens, Parents

Temecula CA

11 November, 2021

11:57 AM

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TEMECULA, CA -- The California Highway Patrol is offering a free "Start Smart" program that can help prevent driving-related tragedies. The CHP, Temecula Area will host a Start Smart class on Monday, Nov. 15 at 29737 New Hub Dr., Suite # 201, Menifee, CA 92586. The class is from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. If a teen is attending, at least one parent is also encouraged to attend. The "Start Smart" program focuses on providing comprehensive traffic safety education classes for teenagers and their parents. Start Smart employs innovative techniques to capture the attention of teenagers and parents, providing a lasting experience. The curriculum includes information on collision statistics, teen driver and passenger behaviors, graduated driver license (GDL) laws, cultural changes in today's society, and the need for stronger parental involvement in a teenager's driving experience. For information, contact CHP Officer Mike Lassig at (951) 506-2000 or [email protected] to RSVP. Seating is limited. Funding for the program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.