MSP to hold free defensive driving classes for teens
Pictured are past participants of the Michigan State Police Teen Defensive Driving course. (Photos courtesy of MSP)
Pictured are past participants of the Michigan State Police Teen Defensive Driving course. (Photos courtesy of MSP)
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MARQUETTE -- The Michigan State Police will offer its Teen Defensive Driving program at two Upper Peninsula locations in August, giving young drivers the opportunity to build safe driving skills through hands-on instruction with MSP troopers.
The free sessions will be held Aug. 15 at the Brimley Development Center and Aug. 16 at Gladstone Area High School. Each location will offer two instructional sessions and is open to students who have completed at least Segment 1 of driver’s education.
Students will receive behind-the-wheel instruction in actual MSP patrol vehicles while learning defensive driving and crash-avoidance techniques from experienced troopers. The program is designed to improve driving skills, build confidence behind the wheel and give teens the opportunity to positively interact with troopers.
The Teen Defensive Driving program is offered at no cost to participants through a grant administered by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. Classes are offered from 8 a.m. to noon or 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Those interested in participating in the Aug. 15 course in Brimley can contact Cody Mayer at mayerc@michigan.gov or 906-748-0005.
Those interested in participating in the Aug. 16 course in Gladstone can contact Geno Basanese at basaneseg@michigan.gov or 906-280-6105.