16 Nov B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving Schools Making First Trip To Orange County, CA
As B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) continues to spread its safe driving message to more and more communities across the country, the widely acclaimed Teen Pro-Active Driving Schools have given over 10,000 teenagers greater levels of concentration, focus, and driving skills when behind the wheel. These intensive weekend programs are free of charge and on December 7th and 8th, B.R.A.K.E.S. will be setting up shop at the former El Toro Marine Base in Irvine, CA, marking the first time this non-profit (c)(3) organization has visited Orange County.
“This is going to be special for me,” says Doug Herbert, B.R.A.K.E.S. founder and the father of two sons, 17-year-old Jon and 12-year-old James, who were killed in a devastating head-on collision in 2008.
“I grew up in Orange County in the city of Villa Park, so returning there with the opportunity to help teenage drivers make safer decisions and increase their skill levels while on the road takes on greater meaning. We hope to see a big turnout at El Toro in December to make our first experience in Orange County the kind of success we expect.”
Kia Motors and AMCI (Automotive Marketing Consultants, Inc.), two proud supporters of B.R.A.K.E.S., have been instrumental in bringing the Teen Pro-Active Driving Schools to Irvine.
“Having put 15 million people behind the wheel of cars all over the world, driver safety is at the core of AMCI’s beliefs and services for our entire 30 years of business,” says David Stokols,
CEO of AMCI Group. “Whether it’s a brand new driver or someone honing their driving or racing skills — the best curriculum, the best instructors and the best cars – are paramount to making the best, most attentive, and safest drivers. That’s why AMCI supports B.R.A.K.E.S. and
Kia in this important initiative.”
“We’ve been getting tremendous support from all of our sponsors and corporate partners,” says Herbert. “Kia Motors and AMCI are just two more of the organizations that are helping us to make safer drivers out of our kids and to prevent other families from suffering the heartbreak my family did.”
Teenage drivers with either a driver’s license or learner’s permit with at least 30 hours of driving experience are eligible to register for the instructional program which consists of classroom orientation and demanding hands-on exercises taught by B.R.A.K.E.S.’ highly-skilled professional instructors. Parents are also required to participate in the program which is offered at no cost.
Please register online at www.putonthebrakes.com and a confirmation will be sent to you. Classes usually fill up fast so register now to insure a place for your teenager(s).
For more information on B.R.A.K.E.S. or to make a tax-deductible donation, please log on to www.putonthebrakes.com