Teens get keys to safe driving

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

As 16-year-old Andrew Noble swerved his vehicle, squawked tires, and skidded across wet pavement, his mother nodded in approval.

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"Alive at 25" driving course planned for ages 14-25

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

The North Dakota Safety Council is holding the defensive driving course Alive at 25, a program intended to help prevent fatal vehicle crashes among those ages 14-25 – the age group mostly likely to be involved with the accidents.

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July 31 Deadline Approaching for Entering Photo Captions in the Get Mobile! Giveaway from Comedy Guys Defensive Driving

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

The Get Mobile! Giveaway from Comedy Guys Defensive Driving continues, but there are only a few days left to submit a humorous caption for the contest photo. The contestant whose caption gets the most votes before October 30th will win one of three Apple iPads to be awarded as prizes. …

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Teen drivers slip and slide on defensive driving course

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Local young drivers kicked off the “Key to Safe Teen Driving” program Wednesday by testing their skills on a course involved wet-braking, skid control and emergency lane change.

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Free Training For Teenage Drivers Saturday At BMW Plant

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

There are still spots available for a defensive driving school for teenagers to be held Saturday at the BMW Plant in Greer.

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Steamboat high school to offer Alive at 25 defensive driving class

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Steamboat Springs High School students who want to park a vehicle on campus or apply for open campus privileges in the 2011-12 school year are required to take a 4.5-hour Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course.

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Defensive driving seminars held

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

OLONGAPO CITY — Some 120 Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers attended this week’s Defensive Driving Seminar, which is regularly conducted in this city by the Office of Traffic Management & Public Safety (OTMPS) on orders of Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr. OTMPS head Colonel Jose A. Aquino led the facilitators, which included Roberto G. Gregorio, special operation/assistant training officer; and …

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A crash course for teen drivers

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Kids put through real-life scenarios to boost skills SOUTH BEND – Mike Wargo’s jaw was tense. His shades hid his concentration as he rolled his tight grip on the steering wheel of his silver Ford Ranger.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mother shares extreme road rage encounter

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

      AUSTIN, TX – She’s the four year old pride of Viva Garza’s life. The only time Sophia Garza is away from her mother is at work, where Garza teaches defensive driving.  “I think every parent always thinks how do I protect myself how do I protect my child,” said Garza.  Few parents ever face the fear Garza did on June 22nd. Her damaged car tells the story of extreme road rage.  “He just …

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Northern York police offer defensive-driving program

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Northern York County Regional Police is sponsoring the National Safety Council’s defensive-driving program, open to drivers age 16 and older who possess valid Pennsylvania driver’s licenses.

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