“Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know”
Name:
“Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know”
Date:
May 9, 2022
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
“Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know”
Understanding Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing, Driver’s Ed Curriculum, and Parent’s Role for 50-Hours Behind-the-Wheel
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in collaboration with our coalition partners, has developed a program for parents of new teen drivers. The event will take place from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Providence Catholic High School, 1800 West Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL. Parking will be in the west lot (in front of bleachers) and the presentation will be held in the lunchroom.
The program will feature guest speakers from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and Top Driver (Driving School). Officials from the Village of New Lenox and the New Lenox Police Department will also be on hand to answer questions.
The program will cover the following:
The GDL Parent-Teen Driving Guide created by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be available for those in attendance.
Please register at Eventbrite via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-driver-what-every-parent-should-know-tickets-315780206097.
For questions about the program, please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox, at (815) 462-6493 or via email at dmartin@newlenox.net.
Understanding Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing, Driver’s Ed Curriculum, and Parent’s Role for 50-Hours Behind-the-Wheel
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in collaboration with our coalition partners, has developed a program for parents of new teen drivers. The event will take place from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Providence Catholic High School, 1800 West Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL. Parking will be in the west lot (in front of bleachers) and the presentation will be held in the lunchroom.
The program will feature guest speakers from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and Top Driver (Driving School). Officials from the Village of New Lenox and the New Lenox Police Department will also be on hand to answer questions.
The program will cover the following:
- Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program – history, phases & sanctions.
- Driver’s Education Curriculum – permit, classroom, and behind-the-wheel instruction.
- Guidance and helpful tips for parents regarding their teen’s mandated 50-hours of behind-the-wheel practice driving.
- Information from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office / Life Goes On Organ Tissue Donor Program.
The GDL Parent-Teen Driving Guide created by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be available for those in attendance.
Please register at Eventbrite via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-driver-what-every-parent-should-know-tickets-315780206097.
For questions about the program, please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox, at (815) 462-6493 or via email at dmartin@newlenox.net.
