At least one parent/adult guardian MUST attend with the teen. Parent must attend but does NOT need ticket.

Please sign up with ONLY the teen driver's name. DO NOT INCLUDE PARENT'S NAME

Certificates will be handed out at the completion of the class.

The Start Smart Program is an opportunity for new drivers and their parents/guardians to clearly understand their responsibilities when a teen starts to drive. Taught by trained law enforcement personnel, it creates awareness of possible consequences, both financial and physical, of distracted or impaired driving, and provides applicable information about collision prevention. The class also clarifies the restrictions of the Provisional License Law and touches on social host ordinances. The often-graphic videos and daunting statistics provide a powerful reality check that lingers long after the classroom instruction.

Following the two-hour class, each teen is presented a certificate of completion. This is a concerted effort intended to reduce the risks associated with teen driving.

Santee Sheriff's Station

Traffic Division

(619) 956-4034