Since its very first class in 2002, the Tire Rack Street Survival program has educated more than 21,000 young drivers about the maintenance needs of their vehicles and the maneuvers that will keep them safe in emergency situations.  After 16 years, the program is still well received around the country.  Just check out some recent media coverage in the Youngstown Vindicator, WFMJ-TV and Spectrum News in Upstate New York.

The need for Tire Rack Street Survival’s curriculum remains high. According to the most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, nearly 4,000 youths ages 15 - 20 are involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes annually in the U.S. Learning critical on-the-road survival skills may help save lives.

Each Tire Rack Street Survival class teaches licensed drivers between the ages of 15 and 21 important, potentially life-saving skills such as how to maneuver through a skid and how to avoid distractions while driving. In many classes, students get to sit behind the wheel of a semi-truck to experience the vehicle’s significant blind spots for themselves. Because students use their own vehicles during the program, they also learn how to check the air pressure of their tires, check the oil level and perform other routine maintenance to understand the responsibility that comes with driving their vehicle.

Tire Rack Street Survival schools are facilitated by chapters of the Sports Car Club of America, BMW Car Clubs of America and Canada, Porsche Club of America, Audi Club of North America, the National Corvette Museum and other auto enthusiast clubs where a trained volunteer instructor base can be utilized. For more information and a schedule of upcoming Tire Rack Street Survival® classes taking place in various locations across the country, visit www.streetsurvival.org