A license to drive
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Gary Moskowitz
BURBANK -- Burbank is getting a new opportunity to teach its teens
safer driving tactics this summer.
Until the Graduated Driver Licensing Law of 1998 was passed, many
15-year-olds studying to get their driver’s licenses were learning from a
50-year-old curriculum, Auto Club spokesman Jeffrey Spring said.
“Teens are disproportionately involved in traffic problems as compared
to all other drivers on the road,” Spring said. “We are encouraging
parents to participate in their child’s driving education.”
The Automobile Club of Southern California will operate an Auto Club
Driving School class that will begin Aug. 28 at 1111 W. Alameda Ave.
The Burbank Unified School District provides driver’s education as a
segment of its yearlong health and careers classes, but no actual
behind-the-wheel experience is provided, said Sue Boegh, district
director of public information.
Students are taught from state-issued textbooks on driving and test
booklets issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Upon completion of
the class, students are given a certificate, which can be presented to
the DMV when applying for their driver’s licenses.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: Auto Club Driving School for teens and their parents
WHEN: Twice per week starting Aug. 28.
WHERE: 1111 W. Alameda Ave.
CONTACT: (877) 428-2277, or visit www.aaa-calif.com