RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond is hosting a new national program designed to give young drivers real-world experience for handling emergencies.
The program is called B.R.A.K.E.S. — short for Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe and it’s offering hands-on training that goes beyond traditional driver’s education.
Students practice techniques such as skid recovery, panic braking and crash avoidance in a controlled setting, using cars supplied by Kia Motors and guided by professional drivers and former law enforcement officers…