Young drivers in Blount County are setting the bar for responsible driving after participating in a program designed to combat negligent driving behavior. The local Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff James Lee Berrong, celebrated the completion of this year’s STAND (Sheriff and Teens Against Negligent Driving) course, where teens honed their driving skills and discussed the sobering consequences of driving distractions.
The 10-hour course, spread across last Friday evening and last Saturday, offered hands-on experience and instruction on the essentials of driving, including steering techniques, braking, and parking. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office social media post highlighted the comprehensive approach of the class, tackling topics like collision avoidance, the dangers of distracted driving, and none too soon, many of the students saw marked improvement in their driving abilities by the end of the session.
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