Heads up, Nashville teens—and their ever-anxious parents. A golden opportunity to educate young drivers about the perils of the road is steering its way into town. According to a recent bulletin from the Metropolitan Police Department, registration has opened for a free Driver Awareness Class specifically designed for high schoolers. Slated for Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon, the course will set up shop in the community room of the MNPD’s Madison Precinct at 400 Myatt Drive. And don't start to even worry about the tediousness of commuting; this program welcomes teens from all counties.
The half-day session aims to fully confront issues that have long plagued teen drivers. Think of impaired and distracted driving and an overall appreciation for traffic safety—these are the cornerstones this class intends to lay down. A heavy focus will be on understanding the consequences of one's actions behind the wheel. And before you even start to think let’s take a spin around the block, know that the course keeps to the classroom with no behind-the-wheel practice.
Nashville police officers, who know a thing or two because they've seen a thing or two, will be teaching the class. "The class, taught by Nashville police officers, will not offer behind the wheel training," emphasizes the announcement, squaring its sights on the theory rather than then the practice of driving. That means discussing, head-on, the whys and how's of avoiding distracted driving, igniting the importance of sober driving, and sharing tactics to stay safe on the streets.
All high school-aged teens are invited to enroll in this educational venture, a clear signal that the city is invested in protecting its youngest motorists. Whether your zip code reads Davidson, Williamson, or any other, the doors are metaphorically wide open to you. To secure a spot, or just to navigate to more info, visit Nashville.gov.
