This behind-the-wheel program for teens and parents entails an 8-hour course taught by police officers who are trained and certified on
how to operate vehicles and react appropriately to emergency situations. The course is designed for teens between the ages of 15 and 19
who are new drivers. The participant must be at least 15 years old with a valid learner or driver’s permit. A parent or legal guardian is required
to attend this course with teens that are between 15 and 19 years of age.
To learn more details on dates and times of the first class or how your teenage family member can register for this incredible life-saving program, please
visit the City of Alpharetta webside - Public Safty page (http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=326&t=Public%20Safety).
Click on the Registration & Directions link on the right side under "TEEN DRIVER AWARENESS". Tax deductible donations to help defray the cost for future participants are also accepted.
minimum requirements:
- Any 15+ year old, with a valid learner or driver’s permit.
- A parent or legal guardian is required to attend this course with teens 15 to 19.
The first portion of the course entails a 3-hour block of classroom instruction that addressees the causes and attitudes of driving. There is also discussion
covering the importance of vehicle maintenance. After the classroom instruction concludes, these new drivers will meet the following day for the driving
portion of the course. Students learn and practice five practical exercises which teach accident avoidance behind the wheel.
Pre-registration is required. The cost per participant is $150.00. For the inaugural class, the City of Alpharetta will pay $100.00 of the cost of each student.
This benefit is due to the generosity of RBM of Atlanta. We are asking and encouraging additional local businesses and other benevolent community members
to consider providing donations to defray the costs of the course for our new teenage drivers. RBM of Atlanta - North
located on McFarland Parkway has donated $4,500 to cover the cost of training the first Alpharetta Fear-This class of 24 participants.
Our Instructors are certified by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council as both a General Instructor and a Subject Specific
Instructor in the area of Driver Training. These Instructors work and train students for various Law Enforcement agencies throughout Georgia.
Class Description:
- Class Size - 24 Students, with Two Hands-On Sessions of 12 Students Each
- Class room will be taught at The Alpharetta City Hall on
Friday Evening - 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM
- The Hands-On training Session will be in Braselton, Ga. on the following Saturday.
- Morning session, 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM
- Afternoon Session will be 12:00 PM till 5:00PM