For its 23rd year, Driver’s Edge, a Nevada-based nonprofit focused on defensive driving education, is set to return Thursday through Sunday, July 24–27.

The event will once again take place at the Regional Public Safety Training Center, located at 5190 Spectrum Blvd. in Reno.

Registration is currently open. Due to overwhelming demand, additional spaces have been added and are now available. Parents interested in registering their child are encouraged to act quickly, as spots are expected to fill fast.

The program, designed to improve driving skills among young drivers, is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes remain the number one cause of death among children in both the United States and Nevada.

Driver’s Edge aims to address this by offering real-world training that includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel exercises, and interactive sessions with law enforcement and professional drivers.

Driver’s Edge founder Jeff Payne said the organization continues to focus on education as a way to reduce fatal crashes.

Participants will receive instruction on skid control, evasive maneuvers, anti-lock braking, panic-braking, and the dangers of distracted and fatigued driving. The program also emphasizes pedestrian awareness.

Additional sessions include impaired driving awareness, seat belt safety with the Nevada State Police, and basic car maintenance.

Young drivers must have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit to attend. Registration is open to those aged 15 to 21.

Two sessions will be held each day, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Nearly 1,200 young drivers and their parents are expected to participate over the course of the four-day event.

While similar programs are valued at around $600 per person, Driver’s Edge provides training at no cost, thanks to support from private donations and community sponsors, including the Nevada Department of Public Safety, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Champion Chevrolet, and the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Registration is available on the Events tab of the Driver’s Edge website: https://driversedge.org/our-events/.