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ffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">STREET</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">SURVIVAL</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">SCHOOL</st1laceType></st1lace> – IT IS FOR ALL DRIVERS!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>> </o>Make sure that your loved ones and your friends get the necessary skills to help them stay alive on the road!<o
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> </o>The <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Street</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Survival</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">School</st1laceType></st1lace> is brought to you in conjunction with the BMWCCA Foundation and Tire Rack. It is a one day safe driving program designed to go beyond regular driver’s education. Far beyond!<o></o><o
> </o>Our program provides:<o
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> </o>n One-on-one, in car instruction<o
></o>n In-classroom learning and collaboration<o
></o>n Hands-on, emergency situation recovery and avoidance maneuvers<o
></o>n Skid pad and other car control exercises<o
></o>n Safety demonstrations by professional emergency services personnel <o
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lace w:st="on">Opportunity</st1lace> to learn how to handle your own car in emergency situations<o></o>n Lots of learning and lots of fun in a friendly and supportive environment!<o
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> </o>In the real world the skill to parallel park does not count for much, yet perhaps this skill determines who gets a licence to drive. However, how many drivers know how to perform an emergency lane change at speed? Where would they learn this necessary skill and where would they practice it? How many have an ability to make a split second decision that can save a life? Yours, theirs, somebody else’s….<o
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> </o>A Shocking Statistic . . . <o
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> </o>Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among 15-25 year olds; more than drugs and violent crimes combined. They account for over 70% of accidental deaths each year in that age group. (Reported by Statistics <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1lace>)<o></o><o
> </o>This one-day school is no doubt of special benefit to young drivers, but let’s not kid ourselves; even the best of us can benefit from continuous learning. The Trillium Club has opened our school to ALL AGES!<o
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> </o>The school is held on a private and closed course, in a closely supervised environment. It is supported by volunteers and sponsors who care about our communities.<o
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> </o>Act now, register and spread the word!<o
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lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Next</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">School</st1laceType></st1lace>:<o></o>Date and Time: <st1:date w:st="on" Year="2012" Day="13" Month="10">October 13, 2012</st1:date> – Registration Opens at <st1:time w:st="on" Minute="30" Hour="8">8:30 AM</st1:time>
Duration: 1 day
Location: Powerade Centre - <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Brampton</st1:City></st1lace>, ONCost: $75 per student (includes lunch and refreshments)
Participants*: Any driver with a valid Ontario G2 or G driver's license. A G1 license is not accepted. For non-Ontario license holders, you must have an equivalent valid G2 or G license to participate. All ages welcome. <o
></o>YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN CAR!<o
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> </o>To register, go to www.trillium-bmwclub.ca then<o
></o>click on the Street Survival tab at the top of the home page and follow the link at the bottom of the text. Thank you!<o
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