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Alive at 25 Course

Introducing Defensive Driving Course-Alive at 25.  This young driver intervention program zeroes in on drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 - the group most likely to be involved in fatal collisions.  This highly interactive four-hour program teaches young drivers how to take control of situations by taking responsibility for their own driving behavior.

Vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24. The National Safety Council, a leader in driver improvement training for more than 40 years, developed DDC-Alive at 25 to specifically target drivers in this age group.

  • Since 1995, more than 400,000 young adults have learned life-saving defensive driving skills through DDC-Alive at 25.
  • In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93% of DDC- Alive at 25 participants said they would change their driving behavior afterwards.
  • Courts and schools nationwide use DDC-Alive at 25 in their graduated license and violator programs.

This highly interactive four-hour program encourages young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 to take responsibility for their driving behavior.  Skill practices and on-the-spot defensive driving techniques help change bravado to confidence.

Our DDC-Alive at 25 instructors use personal examples and even humor to get their point across.  They use workbook exercises, interactive media segments, group discussions, role-playing, and short lectures to help young drivers develop convictions and strategies that will keep them safer on the road.

DDC-Alive at 25 teaches young adults that:

  • People in their age group are more likely to be hurt or killed in a vehicle crash.
  • Inexperience, distractions, and peer pressure cause unique driving hazards.
  • Speeding, alcohol, and “party drugs” greatly increase their risk of injury or death.
  • As a driver or passenger, they can greatly reduce their risk by taking control.
  • Committing to changing their driving behavior makes personal, legal, and financial sense.

Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Courses are  held at 17 North Carolina locations:

Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
2709 Water Ridge Parkway, Suite 120
Charlotte, NC 28217

Register On-line for Charlotte Classroom

Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
3739 National Drive - Cumberland Building, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27612

Register On-line for Raleigh Classroom

 

Also, call the following community colleges to register for alive at 25

Caldwell Community College
Caldwell County
2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-2242

Cape Fear Community College
New Hanover County
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-7219 or
(910) 362-7175

Catawba Valley
Community College
Catawba County
Hickory, NC
(828) 327-7037

Coastal Carolina
Community College
Onslow County
444 Western Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6294


Cleveland Community College
Cleveland County
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 484-4085

Forsyth Technical
Community College
Winston Salem, NC
(336) 761-1002


Gaston College
Dallas, NC  28034
(704) 922-6353


Guilford Technical
Community College
High Point, NC
(336) 454-1126
Ext.  4141

James Sprunt Community Col
Kennansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-2522

Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 209-2213 or
(919) 209-2034

Lenoir Community College
Main Campus
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 527-6223  Ext. 713

Lenoir Community College
Jones County
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-5021


Mayland Community College
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-5883

Sampson Community College
Highway 24 West
Clinton, NC 28328

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC  27107
(336) 386-3202





Family Guide to Teen Driver Safety
Whether you're a parent who is anxiously anticipating your teen's novice driving experience, a family looking for guidance during the minimum two-year process a new driver goes through, or a teen unfamiliar with the surprisingly high risks that teenagers face behind the wheel, our Family Guide is intended to be helpful to everyone involved.  Our purpose is to take any anxiety and uncertainties you may feel and replace them with specific actions you can take to manage the risks of teen driving in your family.

Click here to download The Parent/Teen Agreement

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