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During 2007, 56 schools were held, training even more teenagers to become safe, responsible drivers--our goal for 2008 is 75 schools, from New Hampshire to California and Florida to Washington. For our latest additions, please visit our school schedule!

The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a "hands-on" driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them.

Requirements for the Car Being Brought to the Teen Safety School

1. The car must be in good mechanical condition and safe in the opinion of the instructor and there will be a brief safety inspection of the car before it is allowed to participate.

2. The car used at the event must be a legally registered, licensed and insured to participate. We will not accept any racecars or special use vehicles into the school.

3. The use of Nitrous Oxide will not be allowed in any vehicle so equipped. Our instructors will verify the bottle is turned off during the entire event.

4. No visible leaks of any kind.

5. The tires must have visible tread and not worn to or beyond the wear bars.

6. All four tires must have the recommended pressure as listed in the Owners manual for the car. Do NOT over inflate the tires past the recommended pressures. The pressures listed on the side wall of the tire is the MAXIMUM pressure, not the recommended pressure. [This is a good way for the parent to teach the teen how to fill the tires and to check them regularly].

7. The car, including the trunk, must be cleaned of all loose items before participating.

8. The battery must be secure

9. The spare tire must be secure

10. Have plenty of gas in the car for the day’s event

Suggestions for the Students Attending the School

1. Shoes must be closed toe, no sandals. We recommend running or tennis shoes

2. Hat, sunglasses, bug spray, sunscreen, rain gear, jeans or shorts are acceptable

3. Lunch may be provided by the school. Plenty of water.

4. Dress comfortably, plan on it being either hot or cold or wet and dress accordingly. Check the local weather report the night before the event, this suggestion is for the student’s comfort. The event goes on rain or shine.

5. Bring an open mind, with an attitude and willingness to learn.

 

Last year, over 5,000 teenagers died in motor vehicle crashes, the leading killer of American youths aged 16 to 19, accounting for more than 40 percent of fatalities in that age bracket. To reduce this number, Tire Rack Street Survival® has developed a non-profit, national driver education program aimed at teaching teens the skills they need to stay alive behind the wheel.