Have a teen driver? Keep them safe with the FREE Toyota #TeenDrive365 Safety Clinics at select dealerships in New York & New Jersey – September 13th – October 26th
One of a teen’s major ‘rites of passage’ is getting their coveted learner’s permit and eventually their driver’s license. The freedom of getting behind the wheel of a car and driving off is amazing after years of being relegated to the back seat and not having a say about the radio station being played.
Along with that freedom comes a lot of responsibility as we all know and safety is a huge concern for parents.
I remember when I first got my permit as a teen. I wanted to drive all the time. My friend would take me to parking lots around Long Island to drive and park and a lot of times speed was the key. It was fun and an amazing adrenaline rush but, not exactly very safe even if it was in an almost empty lot.
I moved to Queens shortly after and never got my license so the roads were safe.
Fact: Teenagers are more likely to get in an accident within the first 24 months of driving
Recently, my two children recently got their permits and I decided to join them. Sitting in the safety class watching the videos, most of the class including my kids laughed at what seemed like unrealistic scenarios. Seeing a video of someone not taking safety precautions is not the same as physically being in the situation.
Toyota is looking to change that with their TeenDrive365 Safety Clinics which not only give driving safety tips but allows your teen to implement them through virtual reality driving simulations.
Here are some of the topics that will be covered during this interactive clinic:
- Defensive driving “universal truths” and best practices
- Understanding your vehicle’s performance dynamics
- Dangerous driving distractions and how to avoid them
- Car operations, safety features and basic maintenance fundamentals
- Communication and coaching tips for parents and teens
- Mutual driving agreements for pre-driver/new-driver teens and their parents
The best part is the clinics are FREE. You just need to register and confirm a spot for your teen and your all set. The clinics are happening from throughout New York and New Jersey so, you have plenty of options to choose from as far as the date.
The clinics are just 2 ½ hours long and your teen will leave with valuable information that will stay with them for a lifetime.
To find a date and location for the TeenDrive365 Safety Clinics visit ToyotaDrivingExpectations.com
Safe driving!
I am a member of the Stiletto Media Blogger Network. This is a sponsored post written for #TeenDrive365 and the Toyota Teen Driver Safety Clinic. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. For more information on the Toyota Teen Driver Safety Clinic, please visit http://bit.ly/1nfUJ0e