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Car crashes are a leading cause of death for U.S. teens. The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens ages 16-19 than among any other age group. Teen drivers in this age group have a fatal crash rate almost three times as high as drivers ages 20 and older per mile driven.CDC Teen drivers simply lack driving experience and tend to overestimate their ability to handle dangerous situations on the road, which leads to a greater likelihood of teen car crashes.
B.R.A.K.E.S. is on a mission to change that.
To prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.
When NHRA drag racing star Doug Herbert lost his two young sons, Jon and James, in a tragic highway crash in January of 2008, his grief led to resolve, inspiring a mission to help prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak.
Herbert wasted no time in putting his mission into motion, creating B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), a 501(c)3 charity organization that provides FREE, hands-on advanced driver training through its Teen Pro-Active Driving School.
Driving exercises include: Distracted Driving Awareness, Panic Braking, Crash Avoidance, Car Control/Skid Recovery, Drop-wheel/Off-road Recovery. Other elements include proper seat and mirror placement, proper use of seatbelts, eye scanning, Big Rig Safety, What to do during a Traffic Stop and more.
The B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving school is offered free of charge. We require a $99 deposit at the time of registration, but this deposit is refundable upon the completion of class. As a non-profit 501 (c)3 charity, B.R.A.K.E.S. relies on donations, sponsorships, and various fundraising events to cover the costs of bringing this lifesaving program to teenagers across the country.
