Crime & Safety

CHP Invites Parents To Save Kids' Lives

The CHP's Start Smart program, a free driver safety education class that targets new and future teen drivers between the ages of 15-19, is coming to the Temecula CHP office Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

The California Highway Patrol wants to save young drivers’ lives.

The CHP’s Start Smart program, a free driver safety education class that targets new and future teen drivers between the ages of 15-19, is coming to the Temecula CHP office Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

The program is designed to help young drivers and their parents become more aware of the responsibilities of driving. 

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During the class, officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, crash factors, driver/parent responsibilities, seatbelt usage, et cetera. 

The officers will also talk about their experiences investigating fatal crashes involving teens. The latest “Red Asphalt” video, which chronicles the aftermath of some teenage driver collisions, will be screened as well.

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The class is approximately two hours long and space is limited. 

To sign up for this class or for questions, call the Temecula Area CHP office at (951) 506-2000.


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