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Commonly
Asked
Questions
Regarding
the
Alive
at
25
Defensive
Driving
Course
Q.
What is Alive at 25?
A.
Alive at 25
is a young driver intervention program that zeroes in on
young drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 the group most
likely to be involved in fatal collisions. The highly
interactive four-hour program teaches young drivers how to
take control of situations by taking responsibility for
their own driving behavior.
Q.
Why did District 113 choose to mandate this program for
student parking privileges?
A.
In light of the tragic deaths of local teenagers due to
risky behaviors and inexperienced driving, the College of
Lake County approached us about offering Alive at 25
to our students in order to address teen driving behaviors
and attitudes. We believe this is another way to increase
safety for our students.
Q.
When will the course be offered?
A.
Alive at 25
is offered through the College of Lake County and will be
offered multiple times throughout the school year and during
the summer months at both Deerfield and Highland Park High
Schools. Students may take this course at any CLC location
or either high school.
Q.
Why was this course selected?
A.
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 developed Alive
at 25 to reduce the number of deaths in this age
group.
Q.
How do I register my student for this course?
A.
Registration is through COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY.
Registration forms are available on our school websites:
www.dist113.org/dhs
or
www.dist113.org/hphs.
Q.
Is there a fee for Alive at 25?
A.
Yes. The fee is $20 and is paid to the College of Lake
County when registering for the course.
Q.
If my student takes Alive at 25 during Freshman,
Sophomore or Junior year, will it need to be repeated prior
to getting their parking permit?
A.
No. Taking Alive at 25 will only need to be
completed one time to suffice for applying for a parking
permit.
Q.
How will the school know that my student has completed the
course?
A.
DHS and HPHS will receive a record from CLC of the students
who have completed the course at either DHS or HPHS. If you
completed the course at a CLC location, you will need to
bring in your certificate as proof of completion. We
recommend that you retain your certificate of completion at
least until your school parking permit has been issued.
Q.
If my student has taken Alive at 25 due to a traffic
violation, will the course have to be taken again for a
parking permit?
A.
No, Alive at 25 only needs to be completed one
time. Be sure to send the certificate of completion to the
appropriate person below:
DHS Cathy Cratty
HPHS Alan Wertheimer
Q.
Will completing Alive at 25 prior to a traffic
violation satisfy the court requirement for that
ticket?
A.
No, this course cannot be applied to pending or future
traffic violations.
Q.
When is it recommended that my student complete Alive at
25?
A.
It is recommended for students with their drivers permit or
license.
Q.
Can a course completed through our insurance company be
substituted for Alive at 25?
A.
No ~ programs through insurance companies have a different
focus than Alive at 25.
Q.
Can parents take Alive at 25?
A.
Yes, the Alive at 25 Companion Parent Program
is now available. Registration forms are available on our
school websites:
www.dist113.org/dhs or
www.dist113.org/hphs. Registration is through
College of Lake County.
Q.
If I have more questions specifically regarding Alive at
25, who should I contact?
A.
First, please check out the National Safety Council website:
http://www.nsc.org/train/ddc/student/alive25.cfm for
more information on Alive at 25. If your
questions are not answered there, please call 847-543-2185. |
