FAQ's

Q: Does my insurance company offer discounts to graduates of your driving programs?
A: Recently, Westfield Insurance announced a 10% policy discount for graduates of the Westfield Insurance Road Safe Teens Program, the Honda Teen full-day Defensive Driving Program or other in-class defensive driving program. The discount applies to the vehicle driven by the person attending the program and applies to any current or new policyholder. Each participant is required to provide a completion certificate or letter from the defensive teen driver safety course attended. For more information or to find a Westfield agent, visit www.westfieldinsurance.com.

Q: What kind of transmissions do the school cars have?
A: All of the Acura TSX vehicles have standard transmissions, though a limited number of automatic transmission Acura TSX cars are available. All of the Honda Civic EX Coupes have automatic transmissions. The Honda S2000 roadsters are all manual transmission vehicles.

Q: How does the Skid Car work?
A: The skid car simulates hazardous driving conditions like rain, snow, ice, wet leaves and gravel through the use of hydraulically controlled outriggers. The car is designed to properly teach students how to react to the effects of oversteer and understeer.

Q: Can I use my own car?
A: You may use your own street legal car for the Honda Teen and Adult Driving Program, Advanced Defensive Driving, Acura High Performance Course, Acura Advanced High Performance Course, Lapping Program, Two- and Three-day High Performance Programs, Corporate Program and Competition Licensing. Students in the NASA Coaching Program, Coaching Program, Open Track Testing and Tuning and Competition Course must provide their own racecar.

Q: May I use my convertible car?
A: Convertible automobiles are welcome for use in all The Mid-Ohio School driving programs as long as they are equipped with a proper roll bar.

Q: What should I wear?
A: Dress casually and comfortably. Long pants or blue jeans and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Q: Will helmets be provided?
A: Defensive helmets will be provided to all students. Helmets are not required for the Honda Teen and Adult Driving Programs.

Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: Yes.