Driving may seem easy and fun, but the training and fundamental skills learned through the Teen Driver Challenge can last a lifetime.

Parents are encouraged to help their teens become safer, more responsible drivers by enrolling them in our free 8-hour Teen Driver Challenge. This hands-on course provides teens with valuable driving experience under the supervision and instruction of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office staff. Please note that this is not a driver’s education class. Instead, it is an advanced course designed to emphasize the dangers of distracted driving and teach crash-avoidance techniques.

This course is available to students who have a valid learner’s permit with at least six months of driving experience or a valid driver’s license. Students must bring the vehicle they will be driving to the training range for the class. For safety and instructional purposes, parents will not be permitted to remain during the training.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion that may be presented to their auto insurance provider for possible policy discounts.

The training day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and students will not be allowed to leave the premises during the training.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Approximately 45 days prior to the event, you will receive another email containing all required forms. These forms must be notarized or witnessed by a Notary Public or a Santa Rosa County Deputy and submitted to any District Office or the main office in Milton. All completed forms must be received and confirmed by the Sheriff’s Office at least two weeks prior to the event, or the student’s spot in the course will be forfeited.

Eligibility Requirements

• Age: 15–19 years old
• License: Must have a valid learner’s permit (with at least 6 months of driving experience) or a valid driver’s license

After completing the online registration, an email will be sent with all required documents. These forms must be completed, notarized, and submitted to the Training Division prior to the class date. You will then be contacted to confirm your registration.

Join the Teen Driver Challenge Class CANCELLATION LIST!

Due to cancellations, we are often left with vacancies in a class that has high demand and popularity in our community. For this reason, we are implementing a cancellation list to give your student the opportunity to attend a class that can often be difficult to find openings for.