Teen Driving Program
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Motor vehicle crashes
are the leading cause of injury and death for teens. It is no surprise to
hear that teen drivers and their passengers are the leading population
admitted to St. John’s Trauma Center, Springfield’s only Level I Trauma
Center.
In an effort to reduce the number of teens injured or killed in traffic
crashes, St. John’s/Kohl’s Injury Prevention Center is pleased to offer a new
teen driving program.
With start-up funds from Kohl’s Department stores
and the Kohl’s Cares for Kids Program, St. John’s now has five certified
driving instructors on staff. The instructors, certified to teach driver’s
education through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education, provide one-on-one behind-the-wheel instruction.
Parents can get involved in the learning process, too. Teens enrolled in the
program will receive a take home study course to complete with their parents
in between driving lessons.
The program is designed to offer an alternative driver education program to
those who do not have access to a traditional driver’s education course, or
who need additional driver training.
Packages start with six hours of driving at $225. Customized packages are
available for as many hours as you like. We offer packages for up to 40
hours of driving.
Registration is now open. For more
information, please e-mail
pamella.holt@mercy.net or call 417-820-7233.
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