Joplin Health Department is hosting a free First Impact teen driver program

The Joplin Health Department is hosting a free First Impact teen driver program on Tuesday, June 24. This is an educational program for parents/guardians and teenage drivers, both recent, new or soon-to-be drivers, to learn more about safe driving. The event will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. The class is free, but registration is required. Teen participants will receive car-related giveaways after the class.

According to the First Impact webpage, “Teens aged 15-19 have the highest crash risk of any age group on the road. Teens are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash and the risk is highest during the first 30-90 days of independent driving.”

This free Parent-Teen Missouri Graduated Driver License (GDL) presentation introduces parents to the risks their new teen drivers face and provides them with the tools to monitor, coach, and support their teen driver, thereby reducing the risk of fatalities and injuries among teen drivers.

The class will cover what the GDL program means to you and your teen, how to handle this new stage of driving, and what you both need to know to stay safe and confident on the road.

Recognizing the safety lessons being offered, Health Department Community Coordinator Suzan Morang said, “It’s super helpful, totally free, and a great resource for any parent of a new or soon to be new teen driver. We’d love to see you there! Feel free to bring your teen too!”

To register, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16-56620245-keeping or scan this QR code with a smart phone. If you have any questions, contact Suzan Morang at the Joplin Health Department, 417-623-6122 ext 1286.