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THE PARENTS SUPERVISED DRIVING PROGRAM THE PARENT’S SUPERVISED DRIVING PROGRAM reducing teen-crash rates. The program was developed in partnership with Safe Roads Alliance, a not-for-profit advocate for improved highway safety. “Parents are in the best position to assure that their teens become safe, smart drivers,” Larson said. “This program is a resource that will help teens make good decisions once they are licensed.” Idaho Department of Education Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna announced this week the creation of a new program to help parents and guardians of teen drivers. More information on the program and downloads of a PDF or e-reader file is available at:www. theparentssuperviseddrivingprogram.com The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, is designed to optimize the 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving teens are required to complete with parents before receiving their license. “The skills outlined in this guide are meant to help teens learn to be better drivers. It is one of the ways Ford works to help teens,” said Steve Kenner, global director of Ford’s Automotive Safety Office. “The State Department of Education is pleased to partner with Ford Motor Co. and the Idaho Transportation Department to make (supplemental teen-driving material) available to parents and students across the state of Idaho,” Luna said. “Parents play a critical role in their children’s education, including their education behind the wheel. I encourage every parent to use The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program in helping every Idaho teen become a safe and responsible driver.” ITD Chief Deputy Scott Stokes reminded the audience of the importance the department places on driving safety and joined the call for parents to play a larger role in preparing teens for driving. ITD Chief Deputy Scott Stokes The supplemental education program is available to parents and teens on multiple platforms, beginning with the printed curriculum distributed through driver’s license offices statewide when the teen receives his or her provisionary permit. The printed curriculum is divided into skill sets and asks parents and teens to initial each lesson as the material is covered and the lessons are completed. The program is specific to the experience parents and teen encounter during the driver-education process and incorporates and supplements the driver’s manual and information provided by driver’s education instructors. Parents and teens also can access the program online and through social media. A free mobile app that will help parents and teens track their drive times will be released in the fall. 323 McGhee Road - Ste. 105 Sandpoint, ID “We proudly support our kids & community. We are DRUG FREE!” 208-263-6332 Proud to Wash Out ABUSE in Idaho! 502 North 5th Avenue Sandpoint, ID “This exciting new opportunity will help young drivers develop and use the skills necessary to remain safe on our highways,” explains Ed Pemble, ITD’s driver services manager. “It will take driver education to a new level in Idaho and ultimately will result in fewer accidents and deaths.” Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program encourages parents and teens to drive in a variety of weather conditions, on different road types, including rural roads, highways,