The CHP Morongo Basin station is hosting a free Start Smart driving awareness class Thursday for newly licensed drivers. Reporter Ernest Figueroa has the class details…
Start Smart is designed to provide teens and their parents with an interactive, safe-driving awareness class preparing young drivers to drive responsibly. The free class addresses such topics as safe driving practices, the rules of the road, and new driver license requirements. Start Smart also focuses on the responsibilities of newly licensed drivers and their parents and/or guardians, the Graduated Driver License program, and offers collision-avoidance techniques. The two-hour class will be held this Thursday, February 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CHP Area office located at 63683 Twentynine Palms Highway in Joshua Tree. To reserve your spot, please call the Morongo Basin CHP at 760-366-3707.