 Changes in Driver's Education Because We Care... Parents, this site is devoted to you as a resource guide to assist you in keeping your student driver safe. Johnston County Schools is dedicated to ending the pain of teen driving fatalities. Remember, you hold the keys. You decide where and when your child drives or rides with others. Below is information regarding how driver's education is being changed as well as the new enforcement policies regarding parking passes. Student Eligibility Requirements for Driver's Education...
Must be 14 1/2 years or older Must be high school students Only Must attend Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting with parent or legal guardian Must sign all paperwork Must enroll in the Defensive Driving Course Parking Passes Require Completion of Alive at 25 Contact the Defensive Driving Program at JCC for more information (919-209-2213). Details are in the "Parent Downloadable Resources" below.
Information for Parents from Out of State Did your family recently move from another state and you have questions about obtaining a North Carolina driver's license for your teen? What happens if your teen's driving eligibility certificate is revoked and how do you get the certificate reinstated? Where can you find a driver's training manual? These and other questions are addressed on a new Web site devoted to driving eligibility. The site provides information on obtaining a driving eligibility certificate, driver training, driver training instruction, and more. To view the site and its resources, please visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/driving-eligibility/ .
Facts About Teen Driving ...
-Johnston County has the highest rate of teen driving fatalities in North Carolina. -Eleven Johnston County teenagers were killed in car accidents in 2007 -Sixteen year olds are three times more likely to die in a car crash than other drivers. -Distractions are the #1 reason new drivers crash. -A teenage driver with a single teen passenger faces twice the risk of a fatal crash. -With 2 or more teen passengers, a fatal crash becomes 5 times more likely. -Two thirds of teens who die in car crashes are passengers of other teen drivers.
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*Drop Out Prevention - Did you know you lose your license when you drop out of school? *Limited Learner's Permit - How many passengers can be in my car? *Driving and Riding With Teens
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