CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Driver education especially for new drivers happens all year round.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser stopped by Always First Driving Academy for a refresher course.

Since 1974, Always First Driving Academy has trained tens of thousands of new and experienced drivers.

Instructors have to continually evolve with introduction of new technologies and new challenges on the road like texting and driving.

The curriculum is based on the requirements governed by Indiana laws and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Some teens have fears related to getting their driver's license.

Always First Driving Academy created to a new program to help drivers become more confident.

"Beyond Driver Education" uses a driving simulator and instructor interaction to ease the minds of fearful drivers.

They go beyond driving to talk about several topics including:

How to tackle driving anxiety

Indoctrinating parents on teen driving

How to buy a car and insurance

How to maintain a car

How to put gas in a car

How to change a tire

What to do when pulled over by the police

What to do if in an accident

How to handle road rage drivers

Effects of impaired or distracted driving

Who can drive/who can ride

Click here to get connected to Always First Driving Academy.

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