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May 14, 2024, Press Release from the Department of Public Safety: COLUMBUS — Free hands-on training is available this summer for teen drivers in Ohio to practice crash avoidance techniques and gain the experience necessary to become safer drivers. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with three Advanced Driver Training programs to increase access to these specially designed classes that address the leading causes of teen crashes.
July 22, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) are partnering at a free event where teen drivers can practice crash avoidance techniques and gain the experience necessary to become safer drivers. OTSO’s Advanced Driver Training Summer Series allows students to practice skid recovery, anti-lock braking system (ABS) exercises and other skills with a licensed instructor on a closed course. These specially designed classes address the leading causes of teen crashes in Ohio which include failure to control, failure to yield, and unsafe speed. Instructors from Ohio-based DriveTeam will provide the training at Lima Senior High School on Aug. 7 and 8. Newly licensed drivers or teens with a valid temporary permit are welcome to participate in one of these free sessions. OSHP will be there to provide a presentation on the importance of safe driving at the beginning of each session.
