The number one killer of teenages in the United States is vehicle crashes. Ford Driving Skills for Life is a free program developed to address this issue and it's returning to North Texas. Park Cities Ford Lincoln of Dallas invites parents of newly-licensed teen drivers to sign up for Driving Skills for Life, set for March 22-23 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The program teaches teens advanced behind-the-wheel, real world driving skills aimed at saving lives.
The Ford Motor Company Fund, the Governor's Highway Safety Association and the Texas Department of Transportation recognize the importance of teaching newly licensed teens skills they need in order to avoid deadly car crashes. Teens participating in Driving Skills for Life will get to experience training with professional instructors in the following areas:
- Distracted and Impaired Driving
- Hazard Recognition
- Space and Speed Management
- Vehicle Handling
Click in this article for a short video about the Driving Skills for Life Program.
During its second-long run, driving Skills for Life has gained national recognition as one of the leading programs in helping to keep teen drivers safe for their entire driving career. It is open to teens with a valid permit or driver's license. Again, more information and sign up links are at www.DrivingSkillsforLife.com. Space is limited and registration is required. Don't wait!
The event is at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Session 1 is from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Session 2 is from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A signed waiver form and TDL or permit are required to participate.