BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Teen drivers and their parents or guardians in Bakersfield will have a chance to get extra preparation before hitting the road through a free, two-hour class focused on safety and decision-making behind the wheel.
California Highway Patrol’s Bakersfield office is offering Start Smart on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. The class will be held at the CHP Bakersfield Office, located at 9855 Compagnoni Street.
Start Smart is open to current and prospective teenage drivers and their parents or guardians. The no-cost program covers safe driving habits, the consequences of making poor choices while driving, and tips on how to avoid a crash. The class is designed to help parents and teens become more aware, more educated, and better prepared to handle the stress that comes with being a new driver.
Space is limited. To register, call the Bakersfield CHP Office at (661) 396-6600. At least one parent or guardian must accompany the student.
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Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.