IDOT, Ford and Partners to Host Ride and Drive Event at U.S. Cellular Field

2011 OTSD Winning Schools Will Experience Dynamic, Hands-On Training Courses Taught by Professional Drivers

CHICAGO (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Ford Motor Company Fund and partners are gearing up to host the 2011 “Driving Skills for Life Ride and Drive” event at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday, April 21.

As part of the 2011 Operation Teen Safe Driving program, students from the top five schools of each region will participate in dynamic hands-on training courses taught by professional drivers to further demonstrate and improve critical driving skills associated with hazard recognition, accident avoidance, vehicle handling, skid control and speed/space management.

WHO:

Mike Stout, Traffic Safety Director, Illinois Department of Transportation
Jim Graham, Community Relations Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund
Students from winning regional schools

WHAT:

Illinois Department of Transportation, Ford Motor Company Fund and partners will kick-off the 2011 “Driving Skills for Life Ride and Drive” event at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Media outlets are invited to acquire b-roll footage and conduct interviews as needed.

WHEN:

Thursday, April 21, 2011
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

U.S. Cellular Field
35th Street and Shields Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60616

Signs outside the ballpark will direct media to the appropriate parking lots

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