Policymakers in California are committed to ensuring that young drivers have the skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle. These skills include a solid knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle operation, and motorists' responsibilities. California requires first-time driver's license applicants to complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course.

Distracted driving can have life-altering consequences for both distracted motorists and their victims, State Troopers David Roman and Aldo Schumann emphasized during a June 5 presentation to students in Safe Drive’s Teen Program. This presentation included interactive slides that featured actual video clips and still photos of traffic crashes.

Congratulations to students in Teen Program who have earned their instruction permits! Pictured (left to right) are Safe Drive students Katie F., Natalie R., and Casey K. Our Teen Program coursework, which includes 15 classroom sessions (2 hours per session), is designed to allow students to earn their instruction permits.