Visit the registration page at www.putonthebrakes.org and submit your information online. You will create a login upon the day registration opens. You will need your teens permit or drivers license number to register.
Thank you for being patient as we are currently updating our registration software.
If classes are FULL, click the “Add to Waitlist” button and you will be notified via email for any opening for that event weekend session. If you do not make it into the event for that weekend. Please register for the next class when it opens, the waitlist does not carry over from previous classes.
B.R.A.K.E.S. classes are free to all, however, we require a $99 credit card deposit to secure your spot.
At the completion of the class, you have two options:
1) You can leave your deposit as a donation. This allows us to continue our mission of saving lives.
A tax donation letter will be emailed to you the following week.
2) Request a Refund. This must be handled on site at the registration table, at the end of class.
Your card will be refunded by the Tuesday after your weekend class.
No Shows waste valuable charity resources, including the cost of vehicles, professional instructors, and volunteers that B.R.A.K.E.S. assembles for each program to ensure that the experience will exceed all expectations. Worse, NO SHOWS deprive other teens and parents that are waiting for the opportunity to attend the B.R.A.K.E.S. driving experience. If, however, you do not show up for the class, your $99 will be charged.
B.R.A.K.E.S. is a 501(c)3 charity organization. Our mission is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents. 86% of all donated funds go directly to the B.R.A.K.E.S. driving program. Just 6% of funds are used for administration and 8% for fundraising.
We are only able to rescheudle within your scheduled weekend if there is avalibility.
If you would like to attend a future date, you will need to cancel your registration and reregister when your desired date becomes avalible online.
If you are rescheduling or canceling a class we must be notified BY EMAIL (register@putonthebrakes.org) BY 12:00 NOON Eastern Time, on the Tuesday before your Saturday or Sunday class, otherwise your deposit will be donated to B.R.A.K.E.S. and a Tax Donation letter will be emailed to you.
The teen’s parent or legal guardian is required to attend the school for several reasons. B.R.A.K.E.S. feels it is important for parents to take an active role in their teen’s driver education. By providing parents the opportunity to experience both the classroom and driving portions of the school, we hope you will be able to guide your teen’s driving long after they leave the school. A second reason the teen’s parent or legal guardian must attend, is to sign liability and legal waivers required for your teen to participate in the school.
Yes, your parent or legal guardian must attend even if you are 18 years or older.
Due to the high volume of families that are trying to get into the school, we do not allow teenagers to go through more than once. We want to provide this opportunity to as many teenagers as possible and therefore, try to save the spots for teenagers that have not yet had the opportunity.
Please consider volunteering and we will give you the opportunity to have more time behind the wheel.
You can attend with your friends. However, please know that you will not be in the same car together. This is for your own benefit and to get the most out of your training.
Teens MUST bring their driver’s permit or license with them to the school. If you do not have your permit or license, you will not be able to attend the school. As a backup, teens should take a photo of their license with their cell phones.
No, we provide the cars for teens and parents to drive at B.R.A.K.E.S. classes.
Yes, schools are held rain or shine. Be sure to dress accordingly for the weather that day.
You are here to learn how to be a safer driver, please wear attire appropriate for school.
Shoes: wear comfortable shoes with a flat sole, no flip-flops, or sandals.
Attire: No bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, see through shirts, tank tops that do not completely cover the shoulders, excessively low necklines (showing any cleavage) and muscle shirts are not acceptable. Shorts, skirts or culottes no more than 3 inches above the knee (height of an ID card).
Students will not be permitted to attend the program if inappropriately dressed. Students must cover or change clothing that is deemed inappropriate.
Please dress for outdoor weather.
No, B.R.A.K.E.S. is an advanced driver training taken after you have received your permit or license. Be sure to check your state’s requirements for obtaining your permit or license.
Discounts vary from state to state and insurance company to insurance company. We cannot guarantee your insurance company will give you a discount for attending the B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driver Training. At the end of the school, you will receive a certificate you can present to your insurance agent for their review and determination.
Yes, we are happy to provide a replacement certificate. To request a replacement certificate, please email your request to info@putonthebrakes.org. Please include: Full name of student, birthdate of student and date & location of the class attended. If the class attended was completed 30 days or less prior to your request, we will provide you a free replacement certificate copy. If the class taken was more than 30 days prior to the request, there will be a research, replacement and mailing fee of $30. Payment ($30) must be paid via credit card by calling our office (704-720-3806) to process your payment. Regulations require us to verify completion of the B.R.A.K.E.S. program before a replacement certificate can be mailed. Incomplete requests can not be processed, please allow 10 days processing time for replacement certificate requests.
We just finished the BRAKES course Sunday at Concord. I was absolutely blown away by the experience for myself and especially for my teen. My husband has been out of work for two years, so I had intended to take back the check to hold my seat, but in the end, gratefully gave it as a donation for thi... Click to Read More!
-Vicky
I am writing as a mom of 2 sons, ages 19 and 21, who each participated in the B.R.A.K.E.S. program when they were 15. Neither were excited that I insisted they attend this course. Both actually enjoyed the course and learned a lot. Since receiving their licenses, my oldest has called me at ... Click to Read More!
-Jessica D
