Teen drivers are needed to participate in the Petty Safe Driving event Oct. 18 and 19 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
High school students may participate in the free three-hour event. It is a first-come, first-served opportunity and preregistration is required.
The Safe Driving event will provide young drivers the opportunity to gain experience in a structured environment. Teens participating must have a valid learner’s permit, restricted or full license, and six months’ driving experience.
According to the sponsors of the event, lack of experience is one of the biggest contributing circumstances to motor vehicle crashes, and this event will provide more experience in a structured environment.
Classes are at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
To be covered are vehicle safety and operations, tailgating, risk of driving while distracted, effects of driving while impaired and driving strategies. Parents are encouraged to attend with their teens.
The Safe Driving event is presented by State Farm Insurance.
Registration is due to the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office fax 785-233-1342 by this Friday, Oct. 10.