What To Expect

TSDA 101/102 Basic Driver Training

• 7:30am - Registration opens
• 8:00am - Safety guidelines/classroom instruction/ How To Drive Final Exam
• 8:30-9:00am - Florida Highway Rollover Simulator 
• 9:00-12:10pm - Skill station rotations  
• Parking (Parallel / Straight In/Angle)
• Space Management
• Backing/3 point turn/Straight Line
• 12:10-1:00pm - Working Lunch (courtesy of Chef Bob)
• 1:00-4:10pm – Skill station rotations
• Basic Crash Avoidance
• Car Control/Lane maintenance
• Reactions
• Distraction Management
• Intersection Recognition
• Wet/dry braking
• 4:10-5:00pm – Teen Scene Challenge
• 5:00-5:15pm- Graduation and Certificate of Completion issued

TSDA 103 Advanced Driver Training

• 8:00am - Check-in
• 8:15-8:50am - Safety Guidelines / Classroom
• 9:00-12:10pm - Skill station rotations  
• Advanced Crash Avoidance / Decision Making /Vehicle Dynamics
• Impaired Driving Awareness
• Advanced Distraction Management
• 12:10-1:00pm - Working Lunch (courtesy of Chef Bob)
• 1:00-4:10pm – Skill station
  • ABS brake training/Crash Avoidance
  • Interactive vehicle dynamics/handling
  • Advanced Backing
• 4:15-4:30pm - Graduation, Receive Certificate of Completion, Wrap Up

As you can see, we have packed a lot of action into a small amount of time; sessions will start promptly, please be on time and ready to learn!

Bring

• Your own car, full tank of gas and tires with good tread
• Driver’s license for both student and parent
• Proof of insurance for car driven in class and current registration
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, rain gear (if needed)
• Closed toe shoes, tennis shoes preferred
  • (no flip-flops or sandals)
• Dress comfortably
  • (watch the weather and plan accordingly)
• A smile and positive attitude!

Be prepared for

• A fun, fast-paced driver training class that will teach you skills to become a safer, more courteous driver for a lifetime.
• Lunch will be provided. Chef Bob will be cooking hamburgers, chicken, and hot dogs on the grill. If this does not suit your taste buds, please bring your own, a cooler will be available.
• Water and Gatorade will be available at each skill station, as well as inside the classroom, please stay hydrated!!!
• Permission slips and waivers will be completed and notarized during registration on the morning of your driving day.
• Shade will be provided, however you will be outside for most of the day and this is Florida, it will be warm.
• Classes will be held rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather, you will be notified if class is cancelled for this reason.