Trying to Locate a Member

[st3s]

I reside in Oregon.  On August 24, 2010 I attended one of your ride-ins at the La Vecchia Italian restaurant in Reno.  I spent some time speaking with a gentleman who informed me about a driving program for young teenage drivers which I believe was held at the Reno track.  I am trying to find out more about this program.

This man rode a 2005 MV F41000S, Blue in color.  I remember this bike because I almost bought one.  I believe he resided in the Lake Tahoe area.  I think he said that he was retired.

I'd simply like to find out more about this driving clinic for young drivers.  If anybody can shed some light on this, or perhaps contact the person who was telling me about this, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,

Larry

[youngster775]

I do know that they aren't doing the driving school any longer at RFR. check out the hooked on driving classes on the miller motorsport park website. thats the REAL DEAL!

[st3s]

Thanks for the info. 

The reason I ask is that I attend the meetings of a local traffic safety commission.   We have a section of road that appears to have a higher frequency of accidents relative to other roads.  I listed people rant on about adding more traffic signals, lowering speed limits, putting up more signs, printing a bunch of pamphplets, etc.  In reality, the accidents are caused by people driving with their heads in their ass.  I was simply looking for some creative options that are available to drivers - real driving "education" as opposed to handing somebody a pamphlet.

Larry

[A DRAGON]

I've realized.  "Just because you have a license.  Doesn't mean you can drive"

Don't put to much faith in your fellow drivers.  They know it all

[n10sive]

Well...if you read this in time, this was just in the Nevada Appeal today.

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Dan Gordon is offering a free safe-driving course for young drivers 2:30-5:30 p.m. March 16 in the Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Musser Street.

Gordon calls it DRIVE, which stands for Driving Responsibly Includes Vehicle Education.

He has been offering the class every few months for the past two years. He's also training other troopers to offer the program outside Douglas County.

"I'll have about a dozen troopers observing this class so they can begin offering classes outside the area," Gordon said.

The class is designed for drivers age 15 to their early 20s. Parents also are invited.

Participants can register at 775-684-7380, or by sending an e-mail address and contact number to dgordon@dps.state.nv.us.

The class covers driving distractions, peer pressure, alcohol, Nevada statutes, bad-weather driving, and basic vehicle maintenance.

"With the proliferation of cell phones and texting, the major emphasis is on distracted driving," Gordon said.

Gordon said he tries to make the class fun and interactive.

"I dress casually; I don't wear my uniform. It's an opportunity for kids to see cops in a different light. I'm saying to them I'm a regular person, too, but I have a job to do."

Gordon is assisted by Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Ron Skibinski.

"The theme of the whole class is that driving is a responsibility. Our goal is to tell kids, 'Here's what this car is capable of doing. Here are the consequences of what can happen,'" Gordon said.

Both officers recently won accolades for their service to the community.

Skibinski was honored as the DCSO 2010 deputy of the year at the annual Elks Club law enforcement night.

Gordon was named Nevada Highway Patrol trooper of the year for the northern command.