WCSO ANNOUNCES FINAL TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE FOR 2016

14650362_10153773201921493_8432414715570285035_nDeFuniak Springs, Fla— We’ve scheduled our final Teen Driver Challenge for 2016! Walton County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce our next Teen Driver Challenge scheduled for December 2nd at Freeport High School.

If parents out there are nervous about handing over the keys we encourage them to let the deputies at Walton County Sheriff’s Office help!

The Teen Driver Challenge course, which is offered at no cost to students, will provide the knowledge and hands-on experience to reduce your chances of being involved in a crash. Please note: the Teen Driver Challenge is not a supplemental or advanced driving course. It is a defensive driving program that covers various topics including:

  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Human Factors
  • Responsibility and Liability
  • Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
  • Night Driving
  • Aggressive Driving

TDC students are required to have a Florida Learner’s Permit or a valid Florida Operator’s License and have use of an automobile they usually operate during the driving exercises.

The class will be meeting at Freeport High School at 5pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday. Saturday’s class will go to 5pm.