The Desoto County Sheriff's Office is going to be holding a Teen Driver Challenge Class on Thursday, September 16th and Saturday, September 18th , 2010.  We are now accepting applications for this class. The class is formatted for teens 16-19 years of age that possess a valid Florida Operator's Driver's License.  The students will be required to use their own vehicle during the training.The Teen Driver Challenge consists of two training days totaling twelve hours.  The first day includes a four block of instruction in the classroom, while the second day is an eight hour block on the driving range.  The classroom block will cover topics related to Teen Crash Facts, Knowing Your Vehicle, and  Use "Common Senses" when driving, Belt Yourself- It Won't Hurt, Vehicle Dynamics, and Safe driving Can Be Habit Forming, Alcohol- the $800.00 Drink, Aggressive Driving, and Driving Exercises. The driving pad block of instruction will consist of the following exercises: Figure 8, Threshold Braking, Forward Serpentine, Reverse Serpentine, Cornering, and Off Road Recovery. The class will be instructed by DCSO Driving Instructors.

Class size is limited to eight. There is NO COST to participate in the class. If you would like your teen to participate in this class or for more information, please contact Lieutenant Curt Mays at (863) 993-4700 or email cmays@desotosheriff.org .  We are now accepting applications for participation in our next class.