CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – On Oct 20, 2018, 30 young adults between 15 and 19 years old attended the Clarksville Police Department’s free Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T) class.
The teens had an opportunity to learn about speed awareness, occupant protection, underage alcohol prevention awareness, pedestrian and bicycle safety, rules of the road, traffic signs and signals, traffic laws, driving under the influence, and distracted driving.
The class was free, but the lessons were invaluable. The young drivers were able to experience the effects of alcohol without consuming a drop, drive a golf cart while texting or distracted, and performed field sobriety tests while wearing DUI goggles. They had a lot of fun while learning about a wide variety of topics associated with operating a motor vehicle.
CPD appreciates the support from the local community and wants to thank Grace Church of Nazarene, Citizens Police Academy, Wyatt Johnson, Tennessee Trucker Association, and guest speaker John Atkins for making this event possible.
The department in the process of setting up classes for 2019.
Photos by Keriann Delle, CPD
