Race Car Drivers Train Teens In Driving Safety

Teens all across the country are learning to be saferFor drivers unable to participate in a Driver's Edge
drivers, thanks to Driver's Edge, a nonprofitprogram, the professionals offer the following safety
organization developed by professional driver Jefftips:
Payne to address the number of youth-related* Remain alert and be aware of what's going on
automobile collisions and fatalities.around you. An April 2006 report by the National
The Driver's Edge staff of professional race carHighway Traffic Safety Administration found that
drivers and driving instructors will train teens in 15 U.S.nearly 80 percent of all crashes are caused by some
cities as part of its annual National Tour.form of driver inattention three seconds before the
Participating students in each session experience:event.
* Classroom and behind-the-wheel defensive driving* During a skid, if you feel that you have any chance
instruction on skid control, evasive lane-changeof regaining control, your feet should do nothing. Stay
maneuvers, and anti-lock and panic-braking techniques.off the gas and the brake; correct everything with
* Local law enforcement sessions to demonstratethe steering wheel. Once you recover, use the
impaired driving awareness and seat belt safety.appropriate pedal.
* Proper car maintenance based on Firestone* If you find yourself spinning out of control,
Complete Auto Care's award-winning Car Careremember "in a spin, both feet in." That means when
Academies.you realize you can't regain control, push as hard as
* Written tests designed to measure students' drivingpossible on the brake and put the clutch in if you
knowledge before and after completing the Driver'shave a manual transmission.
Edge program.