Safe start driver's training

Private Vehicle Training

The Behind-the-Wheel Program consists of the state required 6 hours of hands-on driver’s training.

Our state certified instructors will schedule individually with a student, working with their schedules. 

The Safe Start Program vehicles are used for the instruction, are fully insured and are equipped with an extra operable brake pedal for the instructors to use as a safety measure.

Each driver will be trained in the areas of proper hand-over-hand steering, turning, passing, entering/exiting highways and parking.

Our instructors help a driver to achieve appropriate speed control, navigate narrow roads and highways, and use defensive driving tactics to avoid crashes.

The following are some of the most common risks that affect teen drivers as spelled out on the CDC website:

· Driver inexperience

· Driving with teen passengers

· Nighttime driving

· Not using seat belts

· Distracted driving

· Drowsy driving

· Reckless driving

· Impaired driving

For more information regarding start dates please contact Tracy Bukoskey at 724-869-2222 ext. 211 or email her at t.bukoskey@thepreventionnetwork.org .

Cost for Driving only: $450 per student