Teen Driver Challenge

The Florida Sheriffs Association's Teen Driver Challenge (TDC) was created in 2007 to address the primary factors affecting teen drivers – speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, texting while driving, and distracted driving. The program is offered at no cost to teen drivers in counties across the state and led by sheriffs’ deputies licensed as commercial driving school instructors. More than 2,000 students participate in a TDC course each year, with the demand for course participation often outweighing availability. The program is a defensive driving course designed to educate students on the dangers of driving impaired, the importance of driving using their senses, and driving maneuvers and skills.

The course takes place over two days and consists of a classroom portion and a driving portion. Students are required to attend both dates.

Before registering for an upcoming session, please be aware of the following requirements and information:

• This course is an advanced defensive driving course intended to enhance skills. It is not a driver’s education class.
• Students are required to be Flagler County residents.
• Students are required to have a valid Florida Driver's License or Learner's Permit
  • Students with a Learner's Permit (1) must have at least 24 hours of driving time and (2) must be dropped off and picked up after the class.
• This is a two-day course; both days are required and no exceptions can be made.
• Students are required to bring a vehicle to be used in the course.
• Lunch will be provided (pizza), but students may bring their own lunch.
• Students will receive a free t-shirt, which will be worn during the training.

 

NEXT SESSION

• May 2025
  • Classroom portion: Friday, May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Driving portion: Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

TO REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING SESSION

1. Complete online application HERE
   1. If the form is unavailable, there is not a session open for registration at this time.
2. Once an instructor has received your online application, you will be sent a full registration packet via the email provided.
3. Completed registration packets and all necessary materials (listed below) should be delivered to the Palm Coast District 2 Office located at 14 Palm Harbor Village Way W prior to the full registration deadline for the respective course.
   1. Notarized registration packet
   2. Copy of vehicle registration
   3. Copy of vehicle insurance
   4. Copy of student's driver's license
   5. A $50 deposit check written to F.S.E.A.T. (To hold seat—Will be returned upon attendance)
4. Applications may also be mailed to the Palm Coast District 2 Office (C/O Sgt Chris Ragazzo), but only in-person delivery guarantees we will receive your application by the deadline.

Class size is limited to 6 students. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.