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Young Traffic Offenders Program (YTOP)
The Young Traffic Offenders Program (YTOP) is an all-day program designed for young adults, age 15-24, which focuses on the realities of poor driving decisions and consequences associated with poor choices on the road. This program is a joint effort between Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH), in Bolivar, and Cox Hospitals. Participants must register in advance. Please contact one of these providers for more details:
- Fee: $55.00
- Cox at 417-689-9943 or YTOP link
Defensive Driving Course (DDC-8)
The Defensive Driving Program (DDC-8) is an 8-hour Driver Improvement Program the National Safety Council designed to help drivers choose safe, responsible, and lawful driving behaviors. Participants must register in advance. Please contact one of these providers for more details:
- Traffic Safety Awareness Program at 417-732-2091; Fee: $60.00
- Midwest Training Center at 417-425-5908; Fee: $90.00
- Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas. Fee: $95.00
- Online Options: http://mosafetycenter.com/grants/driver-improvement-program/
Alive at 25
The Alive at 25 Course is a 4-hour National Safety Council program designed for young adults, age 15-25, that focuses on the dangers of distracted or impaired driving and safe/lawful driving choices. Participants must register in advance. Please contact one of these providers for more details:
- Midwest Training Center at 417-425-5908; Fee: $60.00
- Safety & Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas; Fee: $55.00
Responsibility and Awareness Program (RAP)
The Responsibility and Awareness Program (RAP) is a 2-hour driving program designed to focus on overcoming distracted driving, the importance of seatbelts, and common driving errors. This program is held once a month on a Monday evening from 6-8 pm. Students are required to register online in advance. Please contact the provider for more details:
- Midwest Training Center at 417-425-5908; Fee: $45.00
AARP Smart Driver Course (55 Alive)
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest driver improvement course especially designed for individuals age 50 and older. During this four-hour class, drivers refine skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques.
- Online Course: https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/
- Fee: $23.95 for AARP members and $29.95 for non-members