Traffic & Transit
SMC Sheriff Offers Youth Defensive Driving Training Courses
Young drivers will have two chances in the coming weeks to pick up a few pointers on how to avoid accidents and stay safe behind the wheel.
HALF MOON BAY, CA — Young drivers will have a chance to pick up a few defensive driving techniques from the pros during two upcoming events hosted by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The "youth defensive driver training" courses are open to any residents who are in high school or recently graduated, and have already received their driver's licenses.
"The class is an actual driving class that teaches the student how to avoid an accident and what to do if they are involved in one," the sheriff's office writes. "The student will learn how to avoid an accident by recognizing hazards, learn the defense, and take the correct action."
The hands-on training will also include lessons about what to do during a traffic stop and the dangers of drinking alcohol before getting behind the wheel. The classes run 8 hours, with just two spent in the classroom and the majority spent driving. Each class will be limited to a dozen students.
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Youth Defensive Driver Training
- Dates: June 14 & Aug. 2, 2023
- Location: Half Moon Bay Airport
- Cost: Free
Students or parents can enroll in the class by contacting Deputy Kevin Valencia via e-mail, or by calling him at 650-599-3035. Students will need to provide a copy of their driver's license, and the sheriff's office will confirm each applicant's status with the DMV.
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