Improve Your Youth's Driving SkillsAre you concerned that High School Drivers Education class hasn't adequately prepared your youthful driver with the skills necessary to survive the sometimes harsh realities of area roadways? The Florida Suncoast Chapter of the BMW Car Club is offering a program on April 25-26 that goes well beyond Drivers Ed, the Bill Houghton Memorial Car Control Clinic. The Car Control Clinic is essential for improving driving skills and becoming more aware, more controlled and safer in everyday driving. It is open to drivers of all ages and consists of classroom instruction and in-car exercises. CCC students must be at least 15 ½ years old and have a valid learner's permit or license. Day 1 (April 25) consists of classroom instruction, where the student will learn about the physics and forces impacting their vehicle and what to expect on Day 2. The session will be held at Reeves BMW, 109 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 33612, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Showroom second floor classroom). Attendance at this session is required to participate on Day 2. Day 2 (April 26), conducted at the Hernando County Airport in Brooksville from 8 am to 4 pm, consists of in-car driving instruction using the student's own vehicle. Training includes: Threshold Braking, ABS Braking/Collision Avoidance, Proper Corner Maneuvering, Slalom Course, Wet Skid Pad and Advanced Classroom. Lunch will be provided. The registration fee is $60 per student. Parents of young drivers are encouraged to attend and observe. Visit http://fscbmwcca.org/, for more information and online registration. Email your questions to Russ Garvey, maddog88@gmail.com.
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