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From July through early August, summer camps featuring free advanced
hands-on driver training to be held in North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa,
Wisconsin, South Dakota and Wyoming
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Ford Driving Skills for Life summer tour being held at a time of year
when teens run a higher risk of driving accidents as they travel for
jobs and other activities
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Summer camp to focus on hands-on vehicle handling, hazard recognition,
speed management, space management and distracted and impaired driving
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DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
School may be out, but safe driving is still in session. This summer,
more than 1,500 teens will attend freecamps across six states where they
will learn important safe driving tips that are not always taught in
driver’s education, such as how to handle a vehicle on slippery pavement
or react to a deer or other animal in their path.
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More than 1,500 teens across six states will receive hands-on training at the Ford Driving Skills For Life summer camps. (Photo: Business Wire)
Teens attending the Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) hands-on camps
will also learn the dangers of impaired driving through the use of a
special suit and goggles that mimic how being under the influence of
alcohol or drugs slows movements, reduces coordination and blurs vision.
This first-ever Ford DSFL summer tour for teens – as well as their
parents – begins July 7 in Fargo, North Dakota. Through July and August
the tour will also visit Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin and
Wyoming.
“Our program is focused on providing young and inexperienced drivers
with the training and tools they need to stay safe behind the wheel,”
said Jim Graham, manager, Ford Driving Skills for Life. “We are excited
to bring this program to these states for the first time as we look to
provide an extra step in the learning process for new drivers.”
In partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the
summer camps are being held at a time of year when teens run a higher
risk of driving accidents as they travel for jobs and other activities.
“Summer is an especially risky time for teen drivers,” said Jonathan
Adkins, GHSA executive director. “More teen driving-related deaths tend
to occur in June, July and August than any other month. So it’s
particularly timely that Ford Driving Skills for Life is taking its show
on the road, hitting six states during the heart of this dangerous
driving season.”
Below are additional details of the tour:
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July 7-8, Fargo, North Dakota
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July 11-12, Omaha, Nebraska
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July 15-16, Des Moines, Iowa
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July 18-19, Madison, Wisconsin
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July 25-26, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Aug. 6-7, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Summer camp stops will feature four half-day sessions, with each session
covering the full DSFL curriculum of vehicle handling, hazard
recognition, speed management and space management. Participants are
asked to register for only one of the available half-day sessions.
Impaired driving
Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death among
American teenagers. According to the CDC, teen drivers are three times
more likely than more experienced drivers to be in a fatal crash, and
drinking any alcohol greatly increases this risk. Based on a 2012 study
by the CDC, the six states participating in the summer tour ranked among
the highest percentage of high school teens ages 16 years or older who
said they drink and drive.
To address these startling statistics, the Ford DSFL summer camps
feature expanded discussion about impaired driving through the use of
the special impaired driving suit and goggles.
Parent participation
Parents are encouraged to participate with their teens at the summer
camps because of the significant role they play in shaping their
children’s driving habits. The curriculum is relevant to new and
experienced drivers alike, offering hands-on ride-and-drive courses and
classroom material focused on vehicle handling, hazard recognition,
speed management and space management.
Ford DSFL was established in 2003 by Ford Motor Company Fund, GHSA and a
panel of safety experts with the mission of teaching newly licensed
drivers the necessary skills for safer driving, and the importance of
making good decisions while on the road. By the end of 2015, DSFL will
have conducted hands-on training in all 50 states since the program
first began.
For the full DSFL summer tour schedule and to register, please visit www.drivingskillsforlife.com.
Registration is limited and signed consent forms are required along with
a valid driver’s license or permit.
About Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services
Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services is committed to
creating opportunities that promote corporate citizenship, philanthropy,
volunteerism and cultural diversity for those who live in the
communities where Ford does business. Established in 1949 and made
possible by Ford Motor Company profits, Ford Motor Company Fund supports
initiatives and institutions that foster innovative education,
auto-related safety, and American heritage and legacy. National programs
include Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies, which provides high
school students with academically rigorous 21st century learning
experiences, and Driving Skills for Life, a teen-focused auto safety
initiative. The Ford Volunteer Corps, established in 2005, continues
Ford’s legacy of caring worldwide. Through the Volunteer Corps, salaried
employees, union members, retirees and their families participate in a
wide range of volunteer projects in their communities. For more
information on programs made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund and
Community Services, visit www.drivingskillsforlife.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Michigan manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 187,000 employees and 62 plants worldwide, the
company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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