CHP Smart Start Class Nov. 15

November 15, 2011.  This class will be held at the CHP Office at 3050 Travis Blvd. in the city of Fairfield.   Class will run from 6-8 P.M. and parent/guardian attendance is mandatory.

The CHP’s “Start Smart” program is a free, two-hour interactive driver safety class for teens and their parents or guardians. During the course, officers and speakers illustrate the critical responsibilities of driving and collision avoidance techniques. Parents are also reminded of their responsibility to help teach their new driver and model good behavior.

According to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, within the CHP’s jurisdiction, from 2006 through 2008, there were 34,086 fatal and injury collisions involving at least one driver between the ages of 15 and 19. These collisions resulted in 895 motorists’ deaths and 53,121 people injured. Statewide statistics show that 88,270 fatal and injury collisions occurred involving at least one teen driver, resulting in 1,488 people killed and 137,307 victims injured.

“It’s important to remember, accidents do happen, but collisions are preventable,” said

CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Poor choices behind the wheel of a vehicle can affect the lives of numerous people.”

Any questions can be directed to Officer Chris Parker at the Solano CHP Office in Fairfield.

(707) 428-2100

This program is supported by a grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety

Administration through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.