Start Smart by the CHP, Driver Safety Education for Teens AND Their Parents

The CHP's Start Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 -19 and their parents/guardians.

The Start Smart class will cover collision avoidance techniques, driver responsibility, collision trends, distracted driving laws, alcohol related driving laws and the provisional license process. The program also offers an opportunity for new drivers and parents/guardians to ask CHP Officers clarifying questions. The class incorporates videos and classroom discussion.

Placerville CHP will be offering this free class on SATURDAY, MARCH 21st at 2 p.m. and is approximately 2 1/2 hours. The class will be held at the Placerville Area CHP Office at 3031 Lo Hi Way.

Persons interested in signing up for this class or future classes can register HERE or call (530) 748-2450. It is highly encouraged that at least one parent/guardian attend the class with their teen driver. Funding for CHP’s Start Smart programs is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through NHTSA.

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