Teen Driving Roadeo Details
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U. S. teens and account for more than one in three deaths in this age group.
Requirement: Driver's License or Permit
Teen Driving Roadeo is for Central Ohio Teens with a driver's license or permit to learn through hands-on, interactive learning stations arming them with the skills of an experienced driver. A copy of the insurance card and the teen's driver's license or permit.
Teens Will Work with Professionals
With the help of the Dublin Police Department, Washington Township Fire Department, Mid-Ohio Driving School, and other resources, teen drivers experience driving techniques and learn driving protocol.
Events:
- Maneuverability driving skill courses - View defense driving program drills at Mid-Ohio Driving School.
- Defensive driving with Skid Car
- Jaws of Life in action
- Car accident behavior and first aid
- Fatal Vision goggles
- Driving Awareness in Dublin
- Vehicle maintenance
- How to change a tire
- Free food, prizes & t-shirts
Learning Stations:
- Vehicle maintenance – How to change wiper blades; Use of jumper cables; Check oil and fluids
- Changing a tire demo
- Traffic stop behavior
- Fatal vision goggles – Sobriety testing
- Car accident behavior - What to do if involved in a crash and first aid
- Driving awareness -
Discuss high accident areas; roundabouts; left turn lanes; four way stop when power out; discuss entrance/exit ramp procedures; Deer vehicle safety; wildlife injuries on roadway/coyotes; school bus rules; fuel saving recommendations; buckle up for safety
- Motorcycle Safety
- Distractive Driving