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Teen Driver Challenge
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Presented by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Florida Sheriffs Association

Parents and Guardians, are you concerned about your teenager's safety while driving? Sign your teen up for the FREE Teen Driver Challenge Class.

This one-day hands-on education program addresses the primary factors affecting teen drivers – speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, texting while driving and distracted driving.” (FSA’s Teen Driver Challenge – Link to: https://www.flsheriffs.org/law-enforcement-programs/our-programs/teen-driver-challenge

  • Is your teen a licensed driver, between the age of 16 - 19?
  • Do they reside in Duval County?
  • Do they have 20+ hours of actual driving experience?
  • Does your teen have access to a properly insured vehicle during class hours?
 If so, they meet the requirements to take the Florida Sheriffs Association's Teen Driver Challenge class, taught by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Police Officers.

Please note: It is recommended that each driver have at least 20 hours of actual driving experience before attending the course. The class is not designed to train a teen driver on how to drive, but how to drive better.

Class topics include

  • Teen Crash Facts;
  • Knowing Your Vehicle;
  • Using Your Senses;
  • Vehicle Dynamics;
  • Drug and Alcohol Use;
  • Aggressive Driving and Road Rage;
  • Figure 8;
  • Threshold/Emergency Braking;
  • Backing;
  • Cornering;
  • Forward and Reserve Serpentine;
  • Off Road Recovery;
  • Evasive Maneuvers;
  • Skid Control

Upcoming Class Dates / Times 

All classes will take place from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., unless specified below. Classes are held at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center (Police Academy) located at 4715 Capper Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.  Classes take place rain or shine.

We are currently accepting applications for: 
  • Saturday, April 6, 2024
  • Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • Saturday, October 5, 2024

Contact Information

If you have questions about this program please call the Community Engagement Office at 904.630.2160.

Registration

Registration is a two-step process:
  • Please fill out the form below. When it is completed and submitted to JSO you will be sent additional information.
  • Items you will need to complete your registration:
    • Learner’s Permit or Valid Class E Driver’s License;
    • Registration for the vehicle that will be used during the class
    • Proof of insurance;
    • Complete and have notarized the three forms below:
      • Parental Permission Form and Release of All Claims (will be emailed);
      • Student Statement of Voluntary Participation and Release of All Claims (will be emailed);
      • Vehicle Owners Statement of Permission and Release of All Claims (will be emailed)

Information about the Teen Driver
Information about the Parent or Guardian
Emergency Contact Information
Vehicle Information
Which class are you interested in attending?:



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The Teen Driver Challenge is sponsored by the Florida Sheriffs Association with grant funding from the State Farm Insurance.

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