MOPAR Offering “Road Ready” Classes for Teenagers

Four classes of teens and their guardians are now registered for the first ever Phoenix-area stop of the “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge” program, which helps teach teens safe driving skills. This iteration of the program is will run March 4-5 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz. Though these classes are full, those interested can still sign up for the waitlist or receive information on the program at http://mopar.com/road-ready/register.

Parents or guardians can participate alongside their teen children in the “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge” program. Over the three years this training program has run, it has helped over 3,000 teens and guardians learn safe and defensive driving techniques. Classes are free of charge to registered teens and their guardians, but a $99 refundable registration deposit is required to secure a spot.

“Completely full classes for the first ‘Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge’ visit to Phoenix showcases the need for our program, which is dedicated to training teens on the critical skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel,” said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA – Global. “The Mopar brand loves being fast at the track, but it’s even more important to stay safe on the streets. This is why we continue to support this important initiative to educate and empower teens with tools and the hands-on experience that will help keep them safe on the road.”

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Motorsports Museum and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) collaborate with “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge;” these nationally recognized non-profit 501(c)3 organizations share similar missions of promoting the importance of safe and responsible driving.

“The Dodge brand wants all drivers to experience that visceral feeling that makes them fall in love with driving, and that includes making sure they feel comfortable in all driving situations,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. “The ‘Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge’ program gives new teen drivers the opportunity to learn important driving skills, gain valuable experience behind the wheel and fall in love with driving in the process.”

The program is available to teens between the ages of 15-19 with a learner’s permit or driver’s license and at least 30 hours of driving experience. Participants benefit from a proven curriculum and skilled instructors provided by the B.R.A.K.E.S. organization. A 3:1 student-to-instructor ration allows for quality time with each teen both in the classroom and during the hands-on training portions of the program.

Each teen driver’s participation in the training program includes a companion experience for a parent or adult guardian who also will actively take part. “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge” sessions provide a brief classroom review of core driving topics, including proper seat positioning, hand positioning and basic vehicle dynamics. Teens then receive advanced behind-the-wheel training through a variety of on-track course modules, such as accident avoidance, distraction, panic stop, wheel drop and wet skid pad.

The “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge” program will continue its 2016-2017 slate of events with stops in New Jersey, on April 22-23; Metro Detroit on May 6-7; and Sarasota/Bradenton in Florida on May 20-21.

To register your teen for a 2016-2017 “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge” event, visit http://mopar.com/road-ready/register.