Program Was Founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion

Doug Herbert, Following Tragic Car Crash Deaths of His Two Sons

Ø  Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a car crash three years after completing the training.

Ø  More than 170,000 teens and parents have been trained over the past 18 years. 

Concord, NC– Focused on saving lives and keeping roadways safe, the free national teen pro-active driving school B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) will head to Birmingham on the weekend of August 29 and 30, with training sessions at Barber Motorsports Park.

Three-hour training sessions will be held:

·         August 29 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

·         August 30 (Sunday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location:

·         Barber Motorsports Park

6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham, AL 35094

Registration is accessible via: B.R.A.K.E.S. Registration Portal

B.R.A.K.E.S. was founded by multi-time Top Fuel drag racing champion Doug Herbert in 2008, following the tragic car crash deaths of his sons, Jon and James. Herbert turned that personal tragedy into a lifesaving mission that has trained more than 170,000 teens and their parents to date. 

Steadfast in making a difference, Herbert and his team of professional instructors have provided teens and their parents with the critical behind-the-wheel skills required to save lives and make the country’s roadways safer. Through their participation, B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to be involved in a crash within their first three years of driving, according to an independent study conducted by the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Utilizing vehicles provided by Kia Motors, B.R.A.K.E.S. offers extensive behind-the-wheel instruction. Exercises focus on the five leading causes of crashes for new drivers: distracted driving awareness, panic braking, crash avoidance, drop-wheel/off-road recovery and car control/skid recovery.  Additional educational elements include instruction on safely sharing the road with big rigs, as well as proper conduct during a traffic stop.

About B.R.A.K.E.S.

B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) is a GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.

B.R.A.K.E.S. is NOT Driver’s Ed. It is a FREE, hands-on, advanced driver training program taught by professional instructors, including current and former members of law enforcement, professional racers and stunt drivers. To maximize educational effectiveness, B.R.A.K.E.S. maintains a low two-to-one student-to-instructor ratio.

Resource: https://www.bebuzee.com/blog/b-r-a-k-e-s-lifesaving-teen-driver-training-program-heading-to-roanoke-on-august-22-23