FORD/IDOT TEEN DRIVING EVENT

SPRINGFIELD, IL (04/22/2015)(readMedia)-- Teens are inexperienced and face more dangers behind the wheel than ever before. They are challenged daily by the choices they face, whether it be buckling up, speeding, driving impaired or driving distracted.

By highlighting awareness of these dangers and teaching teen drivers the merits of safe driving, the Ford Motor Company, Illinois Department of Transportation, and The Allstate Foundation seek to reduce the number of teens injured or killed in vehicle accidents on Illinois roadways.

WHO:

Illinois National Guard, 183rd Fighter Wing, Ford Motor Company, Illinois Department of Transportation, Allstate Foundation
WHAT:

Closed circuit driving course for teens
WHEN: Monday April 27, 2015 at 08:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 183rd Fighter Wing
3101 J. David Jones Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62702
NOTES:

102 Illinois high schools participated in the 2014-2015 Operation Teen Safe Driving program sponsored by Ford Motor Company, The Allstate Foundation and other Illinois organizations to share safe driving messages and compete for post-prom prize money in addition to an invitation to the Ford Driving Skills for Life’s Ride and Drive.

Under the supervision of trained instructors, teen drivers get behind-the-wheel experience on a closed circuit course. Drivers buckle up in specially designed vehicles that can simulate traction loss and variety of other conditions while maneuvering through an obstacle course designed to test reflexes during distracted driving.