St. Johns County Teenage Defensive Driving Program
Welcome to the St. Johns County Teenage Defensive Driving Program website. The purpose of introducing drivers education to our county is to provide a quality educational experience for the youth of St. Johns County. The intent of the course curriculum is to introduce a level of instruction that prepares our students for both predictable and unpredictable real world driving situations. Through the combined efforts of the St. Johns County School District and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, the youth of our community will be afforded the opportunity to both practice and learn skills not commonly found in basic training courses.
The St. Johns County Teenage Defensive Driving Program thanks Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Joyner, Sheriff David Shoar, Clerk of Courts Cheryl Strickland, the School Board and Board Chair Tommy Allen, and the County Commission with Chairman Jay Morris for making this program possible.
Classes will be taught after school at Bartram Trail, Pedro Menendez, Ponte Vedra, Creekside, St Johns Technical and Nease High School.
The St. Johns County Teenage Defensive Driving Program is licensed through
the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
or call 547-8132
Course Length
The intent of the curriculum is to provide real world driving experiences through a series of six classes equaling 24 hours of instruction.
Content
Students will be exposed to classroom instruction, hands-on community and track driving, observational periods, and real world scenarios on controlled driving courses.
PARENTS PLEASE READ:
Students will be operating vehicles throughout roadways in St. Johns County including to but not limited to I95, US 1, A1A, SR 207, SR 206 and SR 16. Vehicles will be traveling within the full speed limit while practicing the driving skills.
Roadway Driving
It is important for both the student and the parent to understand that this course will be taught on actual roadways where community safety meets individual instruction. All students must be in good physical and mental health to participate in this course.
Track Day Driving
Students will be operating on a closed course that will involve skidding, lost of vehicle control and quick lateral/side-to-side vehicle maneuvers. All students must be in good physical and mental health to participate in this course.
It is the responsibility of both the parent and the student to immediately notify instructor of any physical or mental health issues that may aggravate any preexisting health problems or endanger the safety of other drivers/students, while operating a motor vehicle.
Curriculum
Course #1 - Introductory Driving
Starting the vehicle
Stopping the vehicle
Basic turns using signal
Moving turns using signal
Basic backing
Basic backing while turning
Basic parking with reverse procedures
Advanced parking - parallel, incline, and decline
Course #2 - Community Driving
Starting and stopping the vehicle while on roadways
Acceleration and deceleration on roadways
Signals at stopping points
Moving signals
Turns using acceleration and deceleration
Turns and corners at variable speeds
Passing procedures - single lane and double lanes
Course #3 - Track Driving
Note: Students will be operating on a closed course that will involve skidding, lost of vehicle control and quick lateral/side-to-side vehicle maneuvers.
Serpentine Course
Threshold braking
Cornering
Skid/slide recovery
Figure 8 drill
Backing
Evasive maneuver
Demonstrate skills on looped course
Off road recovery exercises
Course #4 - Congested Area Driving
Starting and stopping on roadways
Acceleration and deceleration on roadways
Signals at stopping points and intersections with and without stoplights
Moving signals
Turns using acceleration and deceleration
Turning and cornering at variable speeds
Passing procedures on single lanes and double lanes
Course #5 - Commercial/Special Area Driving
Starting and stopping in commercial areas
Acceleration and deceleration on roadways
Signals at stopping points and intersections with and without stoplights
Moving Signals
Turns using acceleration and deceleration in and out of areas
Parking procedures
Incline and decline maneuvers
Course #6 - Interstate Driving
Starting and stopping on roadways
Acceleration/deceleration on roadways
Using on and off ramps with merging
Moving signals
Turns using acceleration/deceleration
Turns and corners at variable speeds
Passing procedures on highway
Minimum Student Requirements
* All students must be a minimum of 15 years old.
* All students must have a Restricted Learners permit for at least 3 months.
* All students must have over 20 hours of behind the wheel driving before class start date.
* All students must live within the boundaries of St. Johns County.
* All students must complete a registration packet.
* Payment must be received prior to placement on course roster.
* All students must show proof of insurance.
Student Cost
Course Fee $295.00
* Scholarships are available for students who qualify for free or reduce lunch.
Make Check payable to St. Johns Technical High School.
Cancellation Policy: If a student misses a portion of the class it make take a few months to get a make up time due to the full schedule. Please be sure you can make the entire class before registering.
After-School Classes
The After-School classes meet Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday over a two week period. All dates below are available at all Six St. Johns County High Schools (Bartram Trail, Creekside, Nease, Ponte Vedra, St Johns Tech/SAHS and Pedro Menendez).
Class 1 - COMPLETED
Class 2 - COMPLETED
Class 3 - COMPLETED
Class 4 - COMPLETED
Class 5 - COMPLETED
Class 6 - COMPLETED
Class 7 - COMPLETED
Class 8 - COMPLETED
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Summer Camps 2013
Meet Monday through Wednesday 9am to 4pm and Thursday at 1pm at all the above mentioned schools.
Camp 1 June 10th
Full day Mon June 10th, Tues June 11th, Wed June 12th & half day Thurs June 13th
FULL
Camp 2 June 17th
Full day Mon June 17th, Tues June 18th, Wed June 19th & half day Thurs June 20th
FULL
Camp 3 June 24th
Full day Mon June 24th, Tues June 25th, Wed June 26th & half day Thurs June 27th
Only Creekside, Nease and Bartram Available
Camp 4 July 8th
Full day Mon July 8th, Tues July 9th, Wed July 10th, & half day Thurs July 11th
Camp 5 July 15th
Full day Mon July 15th, Tues July 16th, Wed July 17th, & half day Thurs July 18th
Camp 6 July 22nd
Full day Mon July 22nd, Tues July 23rd, Wed July 24th, & half day Thurs July 25th
Camp 7 July 29th
Full day Mon July 29th, Tues July 30th, Wed July 31st, & half day Thurs Aug 1st
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AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES WILL RETURN IN SEPTEMBER (Dates to be announced)
Registration Form
SJTHS/Drivers Ed
2980 Collins Ave Bldg E
St. Augustine Fl 32084
A Certificate of Completion will be issued after the course has been mastered. This certificate will not waive the student from taking the driving test at the DMV.
THE DRUG & ALCOHOL COURSE (DATA OR TLSAE)?
What is the Florida Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course?
* This course is required by law before applying for your Florida Learner's Permit
* 4-Hour Traffic Law and Substance Awareness Course
* What you will Learn: Florida traffic laws, the effects of drugs and alcohol on a person's ability to drive, and safe driver techniques.
* Florida DHSMV Approved Provider
Parent Tips and References
Tips To Help Teen Drivers - Advice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's traffic Safety programs.
* Be a good role model.
* Insist your teen wear a seatbelt.
* Remind your teen that a car can be a weapon and driving is a privilege, not a right.
* Restrict night and weekend driving.
* Make sure your teen knows that it's okay to call you if in trouble or needs a ride home.
* Drive with you teen occasionally.
* Talk to you teen about car insurance
* Restrict the number of passengers in your teen's car.
* Be prepared to take away the keys.
* Limit teens' driving during peak accident seasons.
* Write to you local state representative about strengthening teen-driver laws.
Suggested websites for more information on Teenage Driving
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