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In 2007 Richard Petty Driving Experience launched a national research-based advanced safe driving program designed for drivers in the highest risk category (ages 15 to 25). The program is designed to create situational awareness by placing participants in compromising driving situations in a controlled environment. Key driving modules will include: crash avoidance, emergency lane change, skid car–oversteer/understeer, tailgating exercises and more.

Our Goal
The Safe Driving Program uses a researched based curriculum, which is designed to give young drivers a hands-on learning experience which will build confidence and skills. The critical elements of our program are the following:

• Create awareness by placing students in compromising situations in a controlled environment.
• Professional driving instructors coach students through the corrective responses.
• Educate young drivers about the dangers associated with operating motor vehicles.
• Instruct drivers how to safely operate an automobile, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. Learn driving survival skills using vision, speed, distance and reaction components.

Program Modules
Classroom instruction is integrated with hands-on driving modules covering the following topics:

• Reaction Time/Obstacle Avoidance
• Braking Skills
• Tailgating
• Loss of Control
• Vehicle Safety and Operations
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Driving while Distracted
• Effects of Driving while Impaired
• Driving Strategies

Students perform exercises in cars provided by Richard Petty Driving Experience (front and rear wheel; ABS and non-ABS), to create a well-rounded learning experience

Our Safe Driving History

• 2003-RPDE delivers four safe driving events through a partnership with Georgia Pacific and its Teen Safety 500 program.
• February 2006-RPDE acquires Xtreme Measures, which had been delivering safe driving programs since 1999 in Atlanta and Charlotte.
• Summer 2006- RPDE forms partnership with Clemson University.
• 2007-RPDE rolled out national safe driving program, which initially operates in 5 cities across the country.

Safe Driving Program Schedule*

Walt Disney World® Speedway - Orlando, FL	May 22, 2010 - 6 hour class (8am-2pm)- $329 May 22, 2010 - 6 hour class (1pm-7pm)- $329 May 23, 2010 - 6 hour class (8am-2pm)- $329
ZMax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC	July 24, 2010 - 6 hour class (8am-2pm)- $329 July 24, 2010 - 6 hour class (1pm-7pm)- $329 Nov. 13, 2010 - 6 hour class (8am-2pm)- $329 Nov. 13, 2010 - 6 hour class (1pm-7pm)- $329
Turner Field - Atlanta, GA	August 21, 2010 - 6 hour class (8am-2pm)- $329 August 21, 2010 - 6 hour class (1pm-7pm)- $329 August 22, 2010 - 6 hour class (8am-2pm)- $329

*To register for a class call 1.800.237.3889.

For more information contact our Safe Driving team via email today.

Reservations are required. Student must have their learners permit to participate. If under 18 parental consent is required. For all participants, parental attendance is strongly encouraged.