Michael Cerrusi Applauds Launch of Toyota's High School Safe Driving Program

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 14, 2012

Driving is a privilege that most individuals take for granted, as many people within the United States take to the road after earning their license during their teenage years. This transition from passenger to driver is one that weighs heavily on the minds of parents, as they often fear the worst as their teens head out on their own. The launch of Toyota's new high school safe teen driving program, called The Road Ahead, may put some parents at ease. A new initiative based in Southern California, the program aims to teach students about the importance of safe driving--and how to practice it. Michael Cerrusi, founder of Cerrusi Driving School and noted driving instructor, applauds the efforts of the car manufacturer to encourage safety and educate teens regarding the ways in which they can protect themselves and other drivers when they hit the road.

The Sacramento Bee reports: "Designed to educate and empower teens about road safety, the program engages students with high-impact video, live presentations and a distracted driving demonstration to teach them how to prepare, concentrate and observe the road ahead. During the simulated distracted driving experience, students will observe and understand the dangers associated with distractions behind the wheel."

The program will be made available to students during regularly scheduled school hours and is free of charge to those who participate. Michael Rouse, vice president of diversity, philanthropy, and community affairs at Toyota, is looking forward to the positive impact that the program is expected to have on the safety of teens who are driving.

"By bringing The Road Ahead to Southern California high schools, students will gain critical knowledge to help them become responsible drivers," Rouse notes. "With motor vehicle crashes remaining the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, it's important for Toyota to expand upon Toyota Driving Expectations [the initiative of which The Road Ahead is a part] in order to impact even more young drivers."

Michael Cerrusi believes that this program has the potential to truly assist in decreasing accidents among teenagers. "Teenagers are so eager to get behind the wheel," Cerrusi comments, "and they may not quite realize how much of a responsibility that driving really is, as they have ridden in cars all their lives. Teaching them how to drive safely, and why safety is important in the first place, is the best way to prepare teenagers to successfully operate motor vehicles."

ABOUT:

Michael Cerrusi is the owner of Cerrusi Driving School, where he teaches driving basics, the importance of defensive driving, and how crucial it is to refrain from operating a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. Through his efforts, Michael Cerrusi has grown his business since its establishment in 1998 and now employs 20 professionals, all of whom assist him in providing the highest quality driving instruction possible. The lessons offered by Michael Cerrusi and his team benefit a wide range of individuals, from new drivers to those looking to improve their skills and lower their insurance rates.

Website: http://michaelcerussi.net