T.R.A.C.K. Knoxville’s Teen Driving Program is a comprehensive two day defensive driving program conducted at Knoxville Police Department’s 18 acre driving track. Students 16-19 years of age will receive personal training from skilled, certified KPD defensive driving instructors both on the driving track and in the classroom.
Statistics show that teen drivers lack knowledge and driving experience which directly correlates to the leading causes of teen crashes and fatalities.
The mission of T.R.A.C.K. (Training – Responsibility – Awareness-Confidence – Knowledge) focuses on educating teen drivers by increasing awareness of the adverse conditions and situations that contribute to teen crashes. Teen drivers will be better equipped to handle a wider variety of driving hazards, conditions, and situations by developing driving skills designed to enhance their abilities.
T.R.A.C.K. PROVIDES:
Interactive course curriculum (4 hour): Driver responsibilities and liabilities (class practicum), vehicle dynamics, situational awareness, distracted driving, intoxicating substances, driver’s license laws and restrictions, implied consent, road courtesy
In-car experience (8 hour): Interactive and hands on defensive driving experience in a safe, controlled environment with the emphasis on one on one instruction conducted in the student’s vehicle on a well designed course that develops life saving driving skills
DRIVING EXERCISES:
• Forward and Reverse Serpentine
• S-Curve Forward and Reverse
• Controlled Braking
• Threshold Braking (ABS)
• 90 Degree Turn with Straight Line Braking
• Angle Parking
• Off Road Recovery
• Skid Control – 90 Degree Turn
• Straight Line Skid Control
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR PARTICIPATION?
• A valid drivers license… NO learner’s permits
• A safe, insured vehicle, preferably the vehicle that the student uses regularly
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Registration form and Release of Liability form signed and dated
HOW TO ENROLL:
Classes are limited and space is available on a first-come serve basis. Please call to check on availability prior to completing an application.
Fill out application and submit either via mail or email.
Mail to:
Knoxville Police Department
Training Unit / T.R.A.C.K.
1617 Saint Mary Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
Email to:
mware@knoxvilletn.gov
Phone:
865-215-7081
Location:
Phil Keith Training Facility
6388 Cement Plant Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37924
Time:
Friday (classroom) 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Saturday (track exercises) 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
FUTURE T.R.A.C.K. DATES
December 20-21, 2024
January 24-25, 2025
February 21-22, 2025
March 21-22, 2025
April 25-26, 2025
May 16-17, 2025
June 20-21, 2025
1650 Huron Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: (865) 215-7000
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