Toyota Offers ‘Real-World’ Driver’s Ed
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This is a pretty good idea, especially considering how often young adults text or mess with MP3 players while they drive. I hope this takes off. From the New York Times:
The Toyota Driving Expectations class includes drive time on three closed courses. The first two put kids behind the wheel so they can experience how an anti-lock braking system works on both dry and wet surfaces and teaches avoidance techniques and the best way to keep eyes on the road. The last test is a challenging “distraction” course. Accompanied by a professional driver, the teen drives the pylon course while calling a friend, sending a text message and opening a water bottle. Organizers say teens are surprised how often they knock down or crush an orange cone.
The Toyota course, which is being offered this weekend in Elmont, N.Y., is unique in that it is free and also requires both parent and teen to take part in the driving experience.
Image from automotive.com.
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