NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV (FOX5) -
Driver's Edge held an instructional program for young drivers in southern Nevada over the weekend to help save lives while on the road.
The program provided real-life training in the classroom and behind-the-wheel on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Defensive driving instruction included skid control, evasive lane change maneuvers, anti-lock braking skills and panic-braking techniques.
Young drivers also learned how to avoid distractions, the dangers of texting while driving and pedestrian awareness.
The free program was open to those aged 15 to 21 in possession of a valid learner's permit or driver's license.
Driver's Edge was founded by a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper and professional racecar drivers among others, and they offer instructional programs free of charge thanks to private charitable donations and community support.
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