Solutions to untrained drivers on our roads

Why don't we train our drivers? There is no excuse. The cost is moderate and the benefits accrue every day.

See my previous posting on how our Drivers Ed course are a failure and something of a fraud.
The failure of drivers ed

These are off the shelf commercial programs that do what Drivers Ed should have done. They train you in the proper responses to driving challenges. No endorsements but they're good.

Honda Teen Defensive Driving Program

Providing driving techniques not found in a typical drivers' education classroom, the Honda Teen Defensive Driving Program puts students behind the wheel to learn skills that will be used for a lifetime. Students practice collision recovery techniques, loss of control recovery skills, bad weather maneuvers through emergency lane change, wet braking, slalom and skid car drills. Parents are highly encouraged to stay and watch the program while their teen participates. Course begins at 8:30 am with registration. Class begins at 9:00 am and ends at approximately 3:20 pm. The program takes place at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, 7721 Lexington-Steam Corners Rd, Lexington, OH.

Curriculum

• Discussion of driving basics, defensive driving behavior and vehicle safety
• Classroom session covering the physics and dynamics of good driving
• Wet braking drill
• Emergency lane change / collision avoidance exercise
• Skid car drill simulating weather conditions such as ice, snow and rain
• Vehicle maintenance talk

Amount of Seat Time

Paddock Drills - 3 hours

This Course is Ideally Suited For:

• Newly permitted or licensed teenage driver
• A parent that would like to take the course with their new driver
  The practice sessions
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  Skip Barber School

  1 Day Safety and Survival School Program

  
  
  The NEW DRIVER PROGRAM is for drivers who have at least a permit and 20 hours of experience. It conveys the same vehicle dynamics message made clear in the Driving School but emphasizes greater "street awareness" and a thorough review of road etiquette. Important fundamental skills, including how to operate a manual transmission, parallel parking and reversing exercises are included in the curriculum. Driving the Mazda MX-5, the Mazda RX-8 and MAZDA3 sedan, students benefit from core Driving School exercises such as braking, emergency lane change and slide recovery on the skidpad.
  
  Real maneuverability
  
  Real skills development     Do you think you can do it?
  
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