At the BSR Accident Avoidance course, teens learn to stay accident free by testing their nerves and reaction times behind the wheel.

The “crash course” driving class is quickly gaining popularity with teens and parents alike. Through practical behind-the-wheel instruction, teens learn to stay calm in stressful scenarios like keeping control in bad weather or if the car leaves the road. They test their reflexes and nerves in a controlled environment so that when they are in that situation, they will be less likely to get in an accident. Driving instructor Don Ruschman explained, “In those few seconds, an untrained driver will most often rely on their instincts. The problem is that in driving under stress, our instincts are almost always wrong.”

Some critics of the class claim that the teaching methods will make teens more reckless, but for the most part, the course has been well-received. Even teens that would typically drag their feet with a traditional drivers ed course are signing up because of the cool factor involved. Personally, I see no downside to the course. Motor vehicle accidents are still the leading cause of death amongst teens, and newly licensed drivers are some of the highest risk drivers on the road. If it saves lives and produces better teen drivers, then I think it is something that everyone can get behind.

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