Choosing the right Driver Education program for your teen is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Teen driving a motor vehicle is the leading cause of fatal injury among our nation's youth and potentially the most deadly activity a teenager will be involved in on a consistent basis. For this reason Teen Driving Academy has developed the premier Driver Education program and has become the choice of concerned parents.

Our four day classroom Driver’s Education program will prepare the teen driver for the challenges of driving in southern California. Our classroom driver’s education has an unparalleled success reviewing those topics most fundamental to the safety of teens including the importance of driver attitudes, problem solving in traffic and effective driving habits of defensive drivers, risk management, vehicle control and a comprehensive program on drugs, including Alcohol, and driving. These and many more topics are presented through lectures and enhanced by audio/visuals and class discussions, guest speakers from various police agencies are invited from time to time and upon availability to enrich the learning environment. The following is a list of the most important topics included in out Driver education program and covered each day.

DAY ONE
The task and the privilege of driving along with a review of teenage driver’s risk factors and statistics; introduction to the driver’s license basics & the California provisional driver’s license program. Responsibilities and consequences in driving; parental community and law enforcement expectations- the integrity of the highway system and its importance to the California’s economy.

DAY TWO
Discussion of the vehicle code, rules of the road and related areas- vehicle modifications- driving under adverse conditions and limited visibility- a comprehensive discussion on speed and associated inertia and kinetic energy issues.

DAY THREE
Essential attitudes instrumental in the safe operation of the motor vehicle- fundamentals of defensive driving and time/space management, vision and visibility. Application of concepts through development of winning driving habits- hazard perception and evasive maneuvers- problem solving & risk management in traffic.

DAY FOUR
Alcohol & other drugs and driving: This is an extensive discussion on the effects, laws and consequences. Understanding and avoiding road rage & cooperating with other highway users and sharing the road safely with other motorists including a complete discussion on negotiating with a variety of vehicles such as large trucks, motorcycles etc.-discussion on minimizing deadly distractions inside and outside the vehicle and importance of driver alertness.

2012 Winter/ Spring Drivers education Classroom schedule *All Class times are 9am to 4pm Please bring a highlighter with you. Saturday January 7th Class#1 Saturday January 14th Class#2 Saturday January 21st Class#3 Saturday January 28th Class#4 Saturday February 4th Class#1 Saturday February 11th Class#2 Saturday February 18th Class#3 Saturday February 25th Class#4 Saturday March3rd Class#1 Saturday March10th Class#2 Saturday March17rh Class#3 Saturday March24th Class#4 Saturday March31st No Classroom Driver Education Saturday April 7th Class#1 Saturday April 14th Class#2 Saturday April 21st Class#3 Saturday April 28th Class#4 2012 Spring Break Classroom Schedule: *April 9th (Monday) thru April 12th (Thursday) Saturday May 5th Class #1 Saturday May 12th Class #2 Saturday May 19th Class #3 Saturday May26th Class #4 Saturday June 2nd Class #1 Saturday June 9th Class #2 Saturday June 16th Class #3 Saturday June 23rd Class #4