October 2021 – Page 2 – A-1 Driving Schools | 19 Locations in Atlanta, GA

Preparing Teen Drivers

The first couple of years of driving for a teenager are statistically the most dangerous of all.

Teen drivers can lower their car crash risk by enrolling in a defensive driving course!

Teen drivers that graduate from a defensive driving course can get the following benefits:

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  • Builds confidence. The first time behind the wheels can be a scary or stressful experience for a teen driver. Teen drivers can practice in a safe environment, where they can build confidence in their abilities and skills as they learn how to drive with the help of an experienced driver.
  • Shows them the risks. Teen drivers need to be aware that driving is dangerous. Being too nervous is dangerous, but if a teen driver is not nervous at all, it means he is not aware of how risky driving can be.
  • Learning the consequences. In this course, teens will learn about the effects of driving under influence (DUI). Teen drivers will also learn they will have to take responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
  • Practice time. Teenagers will practice their driving skills in a safe, supervised environment. Teen drivers can learn driving techniques from qualified instructors and can develop their skills.
  • Learn the state’s laws. Traffic laws differ from one state to another. Depending on which state the teen driver is taking the course, he will be presented with the laws of that state.
  • Cheaper insurance premiums. Insurance companies place teen drivers in the high-risk category, thus they have to pay more for their insurance. One way for teen drivers to lower their car insurance rates is by graduating from a defensive driving course.

For additional info about class schedules or to see A-1’s 19 convenient locations call (770)962-9555 or visit us at www.a1drivingschools.com!

Gainesville Driver Charged with DUI

Gainesville man 59-year-old Ricky Carroll, Jr. was seriously injured in the wreck on State Route 17 and charged with DUI.

Corporal Bronson Taylor with GA State Patrol Post 6 in Gainsville investigated the crash. He says Carroll was northbound in a 2014 Dodge Charger when he crossed the centerline rounding a curve.

The Charger struck a southbound 2019 Ford Superduty pickup truck driven by Mark Martin, 59, of Cleveland.

The wreck seriously injured Carroll. It also injured his passenger, 61-year-old Donnie Lamar Carroll. Also, the 59-year-old Marin and his passenger, 47-year-old Tonia Martin of Cleveland all suffered non-life-threatening inures.

Medics transported all four injured people to Northeast Georgia Medical in Gainsville for treatment.

Georgia State law will require Ricky Carroll to complete a clinical evaluation and attend a DUI / Risk Reduction Program that’s certified/licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services before your driver’s license can be reinstated since he has been charged one of the following:

  1. DUI
  2. Drug Possession
  3. Other drug offenses
  4. Under-age possession of drugs or alcohol

Before getting behind the wheel after having a few, consider the many reasons why you should not.

For more information about DUI School visit www.a1drivingschools.com or call (770) 962-9555!