Press release:
On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2, Darien Lake will host an award-winning teen safe driving program called Ford Driving Skills For Life. Schools across the region have been receiving an open invitation for their students to participate in free training for driving-aged students.
Darien Lake is centrally located for a number of surrounding communities and it is hoped that about 400 teen drivers will go through the program that weekend.
Teens with a driving permit or a driver's license are eligible. Registration is required and limited.
Here is a link to the website that has video, information for parents and testimonials from past participants. https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/
The course is offered both days in two time-slot options, for a total of four scheduling choices: Session 1 runs from 7:30 to noon Saturday and Sunday; and Session 2 runs from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Each four-and-a-half-hour time slot covers the same skills; select the ONE that fits YOUR availability.
The Ford Driving Skills For Life program was developed in 2003 to address the leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States: vehicle crashes. Teens enrolled in this course will drive vehicles on a closed course under the supervision of professional instructors, thereby improving their skills in these key areas:
- Hazard Recognition
- Vehicle Handling
- Space Management
- Speed Management
- Reaction Time
- Braking and Stopping Distances
- Avoiding the Dangers of Distracted and Impaired Driving
Darien Lake Theme Park is located at 9993 Alleghany Road in Darien Center.
