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If you are a young driver or if you have one in the family, you owe it to them and to yourself to attend the Street Survival accident avoidance clinic on Saturday, November 8 at the Kansas Speedway parking lot.

Most teens and young adults hear about "accident avoidance school" and think “boooooriiiiiiing”, but once they've done it, graduates of the program can't wait to do it again. That's why the last several schools have filled up early...word of mouth travels fast and past graduates love to talk about it. Don’t miss out this time.

Students learn life-saving skills of situational awareness, emergency lane-change, braking management, and skid recovery in a safe, well-controlled, fun environment using the same car they drive every day.

The one-day school is instructed one-on-one by seasoned high-performance driving instructors, and graduation from this amazing $60 program very often earns an insurance discount for students. And lunch is provided.

Please check out http://www.streetsurvival.org/school-in ... php?ID=104 for registration info and lots of other background and testimonial about the non-profit, volunteer program.

Here's a copy of the FAQ....

For Parents
The following are some answers to common questions you may have about the program. If you do not see an answer to a question you have, please contact us.

How long do Tire Rack Street Survival® events last?
This is a one-day class. Most start early in the morning and end late in the afternoon.

How much is the course?
$60 per course, per person.

What is the minimum and maximum age a student can be to participate in a Tire Rack Street Survival® school?
Licensed or permitted drivers, ages 16 to 21 are allowed in the program.

What are the requirements of "permitted students"?
Permitted drivers will be allowed in the Tire Rack Street Survival® program IF

All conditions of the permit can be met in a safe manner, i.e. if the permit requires a licensed driver in the car at all times. If a parent is required to be in the car in addition to this, then this student will not be allowed as it would require a passenger in the back seat of the car and that is considered too hazardous for the exercises in the school, and some times it is physically impossible.

The driver must be a minimum of 16 years old (regardless of the minimum age for the state issuing the permit) and have had a permit for a minimum of ½ the time required by the state holding jurisdiction over that permit, (not the state that the school is located in) i.e. if the permit must be held for 6 months before the driver can take their driving test, then the student must have had the permit a minimum of 3 months.

Do students have to drive a BMW?
No, absolutely not. We want students to participate in Tire Rack Street Survival® using the car they normally drive so they will understand the response characteristics of the car they drive daily.

Does the Tire Rack Street Survival® school provide vehicles to use in the event?
Students need to arrive in their own vehicle, or the one that they most frequently drive on a daily basis.

Do students wear helmets?
No helmets are required at the schools. All exercises are low-speed events and coaches are in the student's car at all times during these exercises.

Can students share a vehicle?
If siblings are attending an event together, and the car they both drive on a daily basis is the same, most certainly.

Will I receive a discount from my auto insurance provider upon completion of a school?
Many auto insurance companies do recognize Tire Rack Street Survival® as an educational program that can count towards premium discounts. Check with your auto insurer to find out more information.

What is the registration fee refund policy?
Refunds will be issued for cancellations up to the Thursday before the event. You must contact the school registrar and/or the BMW CCA Foundation National Office no later than 5 PM EST on the Thursday before the scheduled school.

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after Thursday or for no shows. We have volunteers coming into town expecting to teach at the school and other students may have missed an opportunity to attend the school.


-Dan!!

I hear this has been opened up to ALL drivers with a license or permit 16 years old or older. So if you know any adults who'd be interested, spread the word.

Frasier -
I'm helping organize that 11th annual Basehor Car Show on Oct 11. The show is a Project Grad fundraiser and brings out a lot of the highschool kids (plus about 400 cars).

Do you think anyone from the Street Survival Group would be interesting in setting up a booth/table at the car show to promote the school???

If not, is there literature available that we could stuff in 250 goodie bags?

Just throwing out some ideas about how the 2 groups might help each other...

Even if someone isn't available, I'd be pleased to drop off some flyers to you this week. Our son's school is down the street from your office.

I' m not sure about availability, as for me we'll be in Chicago for a wedding, but I have a flyer I've made if you PM me your email address I'll send you the file. Or I could print them off and get them to you, you tell me. Thanks for helping get the word out.