With the help of simulators, Omaha teens learn safe driving habits
By Pete Cuddihy
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OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — As Teen Driving Safety Week begins, the Cornhusker Driving School hopes to keep young drivers out of dangerous situations. Instructors walk them through simulations designed to make them safer drivers.
Local teens with their learning permits spent their weekend in class, practicing safe driving techniques.
Students at the Cornhusker Driving School got a front-row seat to rollover crash simulators, showing the importance of always wearing a seatbelt.
“The purpose of the seatbelt is to keep you in the car and to keep you from hitting anything inside the car,” said owner of Cornhusker Driving School Pat Venditte.
Venditte with the Cornhusker Driving School hopes that by putting students through simulated crash events, he can help prevent future deaths.
“The teenage driving population represents about 3% of all drivers, but they’re involved in almost 6% of all roadway fatalities,” Venditte said.
While buckling up is essential, Venditte said there’s another crucial factor.
“We tell them the most important thing behind the wheel is 100% laser focus on what they’re doing,” Venditte said.
He teaches the kids to keep their phones out of their hands and focus on the road, setting them up for success as they take the next step to getting their license.
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