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Licensed Teen Drivers Can Take Teen Driver Challenge to Improve Skills

November 22, 2019

St. Lucie County licensed teen drivers can improve their defensive driving skills by taking the "Teen Driver Challenge" on January 16th and 18th, 2020 according to Sheriff Ken J. Mascara.

"The number one killer of American teenagers is car crashes," said Sheriff Mascara. "That is why the Sheriffs of Florida developed the Teen Driver Challenge Program."

The course will take place Thursday, January 16, 2020 with a classroom session 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office, located at 4700 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, and a hands-on driving session Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Indian River State College Public Safety Training Complex on Kirby Loop Road.

Classes are free, but space is limited. Details and registration forms are on the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office website, under "Community Programs," at www.stluciesheriff.com.

Information is also available by calling the Training Unit at 772-462-3633.

Completed forms should be e-mailed to: DelgadoE@stluciesheriff.com or delivered in person to:

Training Unit, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
4700 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce, Florida 34981