

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: START SMART
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed or soon to be licensed teenage drivers (15-19) become more aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The newly licensed teenage driver and their parents/guardians are invited to attend and participate in a free 2-hour long class. CHP Officers speak directly to newly licensed drivers and their parents/guardians through candid conversations, discussing topics such as crash avoidance techniques along with crash causing elements such as excessive speed, DUI, and distracted driving. Start Smart makes teens and parents aware of the responsibilities they face and teaches what precautions to take to stay safe, such as the importance of seat belts, passengers in the vehicle, and what to do when involved in a crash.

For more information or to reserve your space, please contact Officer Eric C. Zuniga at (209) 356-6608. See Less
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atwater/start-smart/200029520621423
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029520621423?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=atwater-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Atwater
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1500 Bell Dr, Atwater, CA 95301-9651, United States
- **lat**: 37.34252
- **long**: -120.61547
- **full address**: 1500 Bell Dr, Atwater, CA 95301-9651, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: CHP - Merced (https://allevents.in/org/chp-merced/14119334)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/69d2fd256611863ff32146c33e92174ab35063842eab52c75dc756ffd50bf505-rimg-w960-h504-dc313131-gmir?v=1770209157
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4ef631401bd667b282dd79417f320ba9a9eb6c0a40ac5c93b4f158b927d171b4-rimg-w300-h300-dc313131-gmir?v=1770209158

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1500 Bell Dr, Atwater, CA 95301-9651, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** CHP - Merced
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about START SMART ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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