Looking to save lives and make roadways safer, the free national teen pro-active driving school B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) will visit Orlando on the weekend of October 11 and 12 with training sessions at Manheim Orlando.
Three-hour training sessions will be held:
• October 11 (Saturday) classes start at 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 3 p.m.
• October 12 (Sunday) classes start at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Location:
• Manheim Orlando, 11801 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee 34761
Registration is accessible at www.putonthebrakes.org.
Car crashes are among the leading causes of death among teens. Through their participation in the pro-active defensive driving program, B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to get in a crash within their first three years of driving, according to an independent study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
B.R.A.K.E.S. was founded by multi-time Top Fuel drag racing champion Doug Herbert in 2008, following the tragic car crash deaths of his sons, Jon and James. Herbert turned that personal tragedy into a lifesaving mission that has trained more than 150,000 teens and their parents to date.
Steadfast in making a difference, Herbert and his team of professional instructors have provided teens and their parents with the critical behind-the-wheel skills required to save lives and make the country’s roadways safer.
Utilizing vehicles provided by Kia America, B.R.A.K.E.S. offers extensive behind-the-wheel instruction. Exercises focus on the five leading causes of crashes for new drivers: distracted driving awareness, panic braking, crash avoidance, drop-wheel/off-road recovery and car control/skid recovery. Additional educational elements include instruction on safely sharing the road with big rigs, as well as proper conduct during a traffic stop.
“The amazing growth of our program is the result of the relentless work and uncompromised passion of our incredible team of instructors and volunteers, who have been keenly focused on furthering our mission of saving lives and making U.S. roadways safer. In addition, we receive tremendous support from businesses and transportation departments across the country,” said Herbert.
About B.R.A.K.E.S.
Doug Herbert’s B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) is a GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving. B.R.A.K.E.S. was founded in 2008 after Top Fuel drag racer Doug Herbert lost his two young sons, Jon and James, in a tragic car crash. Today, more than 150,000 teens and parents from 50 different states and five countries have participated in the B.R.A.K.E.S. intensive training course.
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