In 2007 Richard Petty Driving Experience launched a national research-based advanced safe driving program designed for drivers in the highest risk category (ages 16 to 25). The program is designed to create situational awareness by placing participants in compromising driving situations in a controlled environment. Key driving modules will include: crash avoidance, emergency lane change, skid car–oversteer/understeer, tailgating exercises and more.

Our Goal
The Safe Driving Program uses a researched based curriculum which is designed to give young drivers a hands-on learning experience which will build confidence and skills. The critical elements of our program are the following:

• Create awareness by placing students in compromising situations in a controlled environment.
• Professional driving instructors coach students through the corrective responses.
• Educate young drivers about the dangers associated with operating motor vehicles.
• Instruct drivers how to safely operate an automobile, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. Learn driving survival skills using vision, speed, distance and reaction components.

Program Modules
Classroom instruction is integrated with hands-on driving modules covering the following topics:

• Skid control
• Vehicle maintenance
• Braking skills
• Impaired driving
• Crash avoidance
• Dealing with distractions
• Tailgating/following distance

Students perform exercises in cars provided by Richard Petty Driving Experience (front and rear wheel; ABS and non-ABS), as well as their own vehicle, to create a well-rounded learning experience

Our Safe Driving History

• 2003 – RPDE delivers four safe driving events through a partnership with Georgia Pacific and its Teen Safety 500 program.
• February 2006 – RPDE acquires Xtreme Measures which had been delivering safe driving programs since 1999 in Atlanta and Charlotte.
• Summer 2006 – RPDE forms partnership with Clemson University.
• 2007 – RPDE rolls out national safe driving program which initially operates in 5 cities across the country.

Safe Driving Program Schedule

Atlanta Motor Speedway	May 10, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 May 11, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 September 6, 2008 - 1 day class - $329
Lowe's Motor Speedway	April 19, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 April 20, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 August 9, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 August 10, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 November 15, 2008 - 1 day class - $329
Walt Disney World® Speedway	May 31, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 (plus tax) June 1, 2008 - 1 day class - $329 (plus tax)

To register for a class call 1•800•BE•PETTY. For more information contact our Safe Driving team via email today.

Reservations are required. Student must have their learners permit to participate. If under 18 parental consent is required. For all participants, parental attendance is strongly encouraged.