Sheriff’s Office announces upcoming dates for Teen Driver Challenge

Press release from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. and his team are excited to announce the upcoming available dates for our Teen Driver Challenge program, which is held at the Institute for Public Safety from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Sunday, December 4, 2022

The Florida Sheriffs Association Teen Driver Challenge is a free advanced driving class designed to help Alachua County high school students become safer, more confident drivers. This one-day class is taught by certified law enforcement driving instructors and involves exposing teen drivers to many different situations they may encounter while driving on the open roads.

The Teen Driver Challenge is an advanced driving class. Applicants are required to be at least 15 years old and possess a valid, state-issued Learner’s License or Driver’s License. In addition, applicants should already have basic driving knowledge and abilities, with enough practical driving experience to feel comfortable behind the wheel.

To reserve a seat for an upcoming Teen Driver Challenge class, please e-mail your contact information to: teendriver@acso.us.

You can also learn more about the program by visiting our website at https://acso.us/teen-driver-challenge or calling the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Relations Bureau at (352) 367-4099 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.