Ford Driving Skills for Life (Ford DSFL) teaches teens the skills they need to be safe on the roads. The program features a website, hands-on driving events, and other materials – focusing on these key skill areas: driver distraction, speed and space management, vehicle handling, and hazard recognition.
See below for the latest activities.
State Grants
2018 was the 11th year in a row in which Ford DSFL offered grants to State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) to bring elements of the program to their states. Five states received funding to support and develop teen safe driving programs:
The 2017 grantees were Georgia, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire and New York. For examples of past state projects using Ford DSFL funding, visit our State Highway Safety Showcases page.
National Tour
The Ford DSFL National Tour will visit 13 cities in 2019. Keep an eye on our Upcoming Events page for details on other future DSFL events and registration!
2019 National Tour
Houston, TX | February 2-3
Memphis, TN | April 27-28
New Orleans, LA | February 24-25
Driving skills instructors offer free course for teens (WVUE Fox 8)
Dallas, TX | March 10-11
North Texas Teens Learn the Dangers of Distracted Driving at Weekend Course (WBAP News Radio)
Cleveland, OH | July 18-19
Chicago, IL | July 21-22
Ford’s driver training program gives teens driving skills for life (Between Us Parents)
Des Moines, IA | July 25-26
Nashville, TN | October 6-7
Sacramento, CA | October 20-21
Program aims to keep teens safe behind the wheel in Sacramento Co. (KCRA)
Phoenix, AZ | November 8-12
Ford hosts free clinic for newly licensed, permitted drivers in Phoenix area (AZFamily.com)