Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Several weeks ago, there was a topic that evolved into a driving school discussion. I need help finding that thread and research the companies as we have a nephew that is in need of a few lessons..... oops! I believe there is a course at Road Atlanta, but evidently didn't use the right words in my search. Anyone able to find that topic? Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Found the school- Skip Barber, Teen Safety and Survival- road Atlanta Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 There is also http://streetsurvival.org/ done by the BMW club and Tire Rack. 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks, Let's just say that our nephew was a distracted driver with the sun in his eyes, that had an oncoming car cross the center line but swerved back into its lane. Said nephew rear-ended the car in front of him at a stop sign. 55mph sudden stop. No major injuries but a lingering concussion. Kid is afraid to drive now...... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Yes Jim, those are the lessons learned in the school of Hard Knocks, which a lot of us have to go thru. Glad he's OK, and I'm sure he'll remember this one, once the shock wears off. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Also look at the school that was specifically developed for teens, B.R.A.K.E.S. It was developed from a tragedy that had Doug Herbert lose his two sons in a traffic accident. It is often a course taught at NHRA race locations but there are others too. Some NHRA drivers even have had their teens go through the school and they have commented that it has helped their children with necessary skills. Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 https://bondurant.com/advanced-teen-driving/ "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Street Survival mentioned above is a really good course. They'll also let parents participate if there's space in the class at many locations, and the price is really hard to beat. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 For those of you who have noticed the aggressive drivers in the Phoenix metro area and the very close following distance many younger drivers maintain, you will not be surprised to learn that the school districts, in large part, eliminated drivers ed in the name of cost cutting many years ago. The programs remaining have four students and an instructor in the car, so the students get a relatively small dose of actual driving experience. We had to pay for private driving lessons for our two boys and this was over twenty years ago. John McLaughlin 2010 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, singled and decked 2014 Lifestyle 38' Fifth Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thanks for all the info. Passing it all along to my sister. She is in Georgia so the courses at Road Atlanta would fit nicely for her. This is where I'm actually having an issue.... I have been thru half a dozen driving schools and courses. But I can't explain and he will not listen to me, his uncle that has driven and wrecked at speeds before..... all on closed tracks with proper equipment in boats and cars... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Jim, We sent both of our girls to the road Atlanta course and they learned a LOT from it. They now drive twice as fast and still manage to avoid the other vehicles on the road. Recommended highly ? 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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