Temecula's CHP Offers Free 'Start Smart' Driving Class: CHP

TEMECULA, CA ? As the holidays approach, it's time for your teenage driver to be prepared for the road ahead, and California Highway Patrol can help them get there. Start Smart, a class taught by Temecula Area California Highway Patrol, will take place on Nov. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Temecula City Hall: 41000 Main Street, Temecula.

The class is FREE, and parents are encouraged to attend. Seating is limited. To register, click on CHP Temecula Start Smart.

"Start Smart, a free class taught by the California Highway Patrol, is aimed at helping newly licensed or soon-to-be licensed teenage drivers (15-19) become more aware of the responsibilities accompanying the privilege of being a licensed California driver," CHP officer Mike Lassig.

The newly licensed teenage drivers and their parents/guardians are invited to attend and participate in a free two-hour-long Start Smart class hosted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Temecula Area office.

A CHP officer will speak directly to the newly licensed driver and their parents/guardians

through candid conversations, discussing topics such as collision avoidance techniques along
with collision-causing elements such as excessive speed, DUI, and distracted driving. Start Smart makes teens and parents aware of their responsibilities and teaches what precautions to take to stay safe, such as the importance of seat belts, unsafe passengers in the vehicle, and what to do when involved in a collision.

A grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety provided funding for this program
through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com.