Parenting Pointers: Street Survival Teen Driver Program

Tire Rack Street Survival, a national non-profit and advanced teen driver education program that teaches young drivers the skills they need to stay alive behind the wheel, has goal of hosting 105 programs nationwide for 2013. The experienced volunteer-run program, celebrating 11 years of teaching teens the skills they need to ‘arrive alive’ in their own vehicles, hosted 93 programs last year in the US, benefitting more than 1,900 young drivers. The 2013 schedule, listed by state and city, , will have additional program date announcements, expected monthly.

Unlike traditional driver education programs based on classroom theory and simple maneuvers, Tire Rack Street Survival improves driver competence through hands-on experiences in real-world driving situations. Students nationwide also learn how to manage everyday driving hazards, obstacles, and challenges in a controlled environment.
 

“We want make the roads safer for every driver, especially teens” said Bill Wade, national program manager, Tire Rack Street Survival. “We challenge young drivers to go beyond their basic knowledge of car control by teaching them advanced maneuvers to enhance their experience and competence behind the wheel in real-world situations.”

Classes are conducted by local members from regional chapters of the BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA), Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Porsche Club of America (PCA) and other car clubs that volunteer. Students, driving their own vehicles in order to translate their daily driving experiences, are supervised at all times by experienced, knowledgeable driving coaches.

The Tire Rack Street Survival program is run by the BMW Car Club of America Foundation a national, non-profit organization that provides benefits to the motoring public. Tire Rack Street Survival is open to licensed or permitted drivers, ages 15 - 21.

Community leaders or concerned parents interested in locating or requesting a Tire Rack Street Survival school in their area, or for more information, can visit www.streetsurvival.org.

About Tire Rack

Tire Rack, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is America’s largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories. A family-owned and operated company since 1979, its support of Tire Rack Street Survival is reflective of its deep commitment to creating a new generation of safe drivers.