SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — “A teenager is killed in a traffic collision every four hours nationwide. That equates to more than 1,870 teenagers killed each year. Another 184,000 teenagers are injured in traffic collisions.”
The unsettling statistics were provided this week by the California Highway Patrol’s Temecula Area office, which aims to prevent these tragedies.
“These deaths and injuries can be substantially reduced or prevented by eliminating high-risk driving behaviors through education,” according to CHP Officer Mike Lassig, who serves out of the Temecula Area office.
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To that end, Lassig said the local CHP office is hosting a free “Start Smart” class that is open to all teens and their parents. It will take place from 6-8 p.m. March 23 at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main Street.
The Start Smart program focuses on providing comprehensive traffic safety education.
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“Start Smart employs innovative techniques to capture the attention of teenagers and parents, providing a lasting experience,” according to Lassig. “The curriculum includes information on collision statistics, teen driver and passenger behaviors, graduated driver license (GDL) laws, cultural changes in today’s society, and the need for stronger parental involvement in a teenager’s driving experience.”
Seating is limited at the upcoming Start Smart class. To register for the event, log onto www.Eventbrite.com, then search and click on Free CHP Start Smart class – Temecula Area.
For questions, contact CHP Officer Mike Lassig at [email protected]
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to the CHP.
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