Traffic crashes occur every 12 seconds in the United States. Vehicular crashes are the number one cause of deaths among young adults. Sheriff Tommy Ford is committed to the safety of our community including our youths. The Teen Driver Challenge Program was implemented to target the concerns of parents and the Sheriff in an effort to save lives, better equip our youths to create safer driving habits and learn skills that will better prepare them to cope with situations they may encounter while driving.
Classroom:
Vehicle Dynamics/Human Factors/Responsibility/Liability/Drug and Alcohol Use/Aggressive Driving/Figure 8's.
Driving Exercise:
Evasive Maneuvers/Threshold, Emergency Braking/Cornering/Backing/Off Road Recovery/Forward & Reverse Serpentine.
All classes are conducted under direct supervision of a certified high liability driving instructor. Instructors demonstrate the maneuver and each student has one-on-one training from their instructor while driving the course.
To enroll, download the needed forms from the Sheriff's Office website below, or pick them up at the Sheriff's Office, or your local Community Police Office.
Some forms must be notarized prior to returning them to the coordinator.
The program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
No, the class is free for the public.
Teens between the ages of 15-19 can participate.
Yes, a valid Learners Permit or Driver’s License will suffice.
Download the application listed below:
Pick up a copy at any of these locations:
Yes, it must have a current registration and proof of insurance.
The class is 12 hours.
Day one: 4 hours classroom time.
Day two: 8 hours hands on driving.
Contact your insurance provider, your child will receive a certificate of completion for the class.
Application are taken to create a pool. Classes are limited to 10 students. You will be contacted for the next available class.
Only for pick-up and drop-off.
Yes, lunch has been provided by local businesses.
Deputy Oscar Langston 850 767-3785 or Corporal Larry Grainger 850 248-2162
3421 N Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
5700 Star Lane
Panama City, FL 32404
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