June 20, 2002

TO: All Branches of EDGE&TA

Subject: Youth Driver Certification

 

On May 29, 2002, Scottsdale Insurance, our insurance carrier, agreed to allow the youth, between 12 and 16 years of age or until the youth reaches the age a Motor Vehicle Operators License from the state in which he/she resides can be obtained, who are members of EDGE&TA, have completed the EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and passed the Operational Safety Tests, to operate tractors and other motorized vehicles at EDGE&TA functions. Additional insurance premium for the current year will not be required.

The training program is to be conducted by the parent or sponsor of the youth at home or at a location away from the general public at an EDGE&TA function. The training is to consist of familiarization with the various parts of the vehicle. These parts include the location of the, clutch, brakes, brake locks or parking brake, shift pattern, fuel shut off valve, ignition switch, starter, fuel tank and type of fuel used, PTO and belt pulley operation (if vehicle is so equipped), and any other special features of the vehicle.

When the parent or sponsor is satisfied the youth driver has mastered the above items, instruction in the safe operation of the vehicle would begin. It is recommended the youth driver complete several hours of supervised operation of the vehicle at home or at a location away from the general public. Included in the operational phase of the instruction should be: starting and shutting the vehicle off, smoothly moving or stopping the vehicle, backing the vehicle up, parking the vehicle as if to leave it parked for a period of time, backing the vehicle into position to hook up to some kind of equipment, following other vehicles at a safe parade distance, and operating the vehicle where people of other equipment are present.

When the parent or sponsor is satisfied the youth driver has had adequate training to operate the vehicle safely he/she will complete the Applicant Test Form for the testing phase of the program and submit it to the branch officers. The branch officers would then schedule a time for testing.

A committee appointed by the branch officers would conduct the attached tests. Those on the committee must include at least one branch officer and the branch Safety Officer. The parent or sponsor must accompany the youth during the testing phase of the program.

When the test has been completed, the Application Form would be signed by the Branch President and/or Branch Safety Officer, then forwarded to the National Safety Officer who will issue the Youth Driver Training Certification Card. A temporary Certification card may be issued by the branch for a 30 day period or until the EDGE&TA Safety Officer returns the official card.

The National Safety Officer will complete the Youth Driver Training Card and return it to the Branch President and/or Safety officer for presentation to the youth driver.

The Certification Card will remain in effect until the youth driver reaches the age required to obtain a Motor Vehicle License from the state in which he/she resides. If the youth driver changes vehicles a new certification would be required to include the new vehicle.

 

Howard D. Hodson

EDGE&TA Safety Officer

10227 Atkins Rd - Bentonville, AR 72712 - Phone: 479-248-4902 - Fax: 479-248-2425 - Email: okiteah@juno.com

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