Alexander is a Clemson Extension associate. The annual conference helps make youth more aware of highway safety. Between 500 to 1000 students are expected to attend. Drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 are at the highest risk of any age group. Their fatality rate is four times that of drivers between the ages of 25 and 40.
Cruisers enhances teen's abilities to make sound, safe driving decisions.
Designed to be a national model, the program has received local, state, and national attention. Four schools in two counties began pilot-testing the Cruisers curriculum earlier this year. Cruisers will be offered statewide beginning in December.