Erie Co. High School students participate in Teen Driver Safety Competition
Roughly 45 students were challenged through a series of obstacles on a course, pre-trip vehicle assessments, perception and written tests.
EHCA residents bust a move at adult prom
The competition is put on by several community safety partners in hopes of encouraging safe driving habits in young people as the summer approaches.
'Once you get your driver's license, you don't do any of that anymore. This is the perfect opportunity to bring back what you had to learn to get your driver's license,' said Dale Knox, safety specialist at Vorzik Transport and PMTA representative. 'With what they learn here, they will carry with them for the rest of their driving career.'
Outdoor Classroom opens for the season at ExpERIEnce Children's Museum
The first place winner gets $1,000, $500 for second and $300 for third place. The school with the highest average score also gets $500 for its student council.
Knox hopes to expand this into a state competition.
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