National statistics say that one in four teens will have a wreck in the first year of driving and one in three will eventually wreck while a teen. According to local news reports, Alabama ranks second in the nation in teen deaths behind the wheel. Accidents ranking in severity between fender-benders and deaths produce awful effects - head injury, paralysis and permanent disability, lost athletic careers, scarring, mental trauma, insurance deductibles, lost wages, an out-of-service vehicle, medical expenses, loss of confidence, and higher insurance rates.

ARE YOU AN ADULT WHO NEEDS TO BECOME LICENSED
OR IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS?

Friends and family who offer help can be great and useful, but how do you tell who is a good instructor, and will personal relationships be affected by the lessons?

RED MOUNTAIN DRIVING ACADEMY offers thorough training for new drivers and supplemental training for experienced drivers. Driving is the only life and death activity that most people do, so it is important that the driver become competent. A solid background in basic driving practices is especially critical to the inexperienced driver and the experienced driver who needs to improve skills.

Thorough training includes understanding the driving situation, knowing the causes and effects of vehicle motion, and adopting an attitude that accepts the serious nature of driving without being frightened by it.