News Release

KRV Campus

Driver's Education Class Starts January 16th at KRV

December 19, 2007

Attention Beginning Drivers! Cerro Coso Community College Kern River Valley Campus in Lake Isabella is offering Driver's Education as a Community Education Class. This class, taught by James Thompson, will begin on January 16, 2008 through February 13, 2008. The class will meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 9 p.m. at the Kern Valley High School.

This Driver's Education class will present to the beginning driver a practical and realistic guide to the fundamentals of driving and the rules of the road. This course will take the student step by step from the basics of vehicle control to the specific dangers of different driving environments to the responsibilities of vehicle ownership. The student will receive knowledge to help him/her be a safe and competent driver. This class meets the requirements of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), but does not offer behind the wheel instruction. There is a class fee of $40.

Students may register, with parental consent, and pay the Community Education fees at the Cerro Coso College office located at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. during regular business hours. Don't delay, the class starts on January 16, 2008. Registration forms can also be found at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed/. For more information, contact the College Office at 379-5501.

Cerro Coso Community College will be closed for Winter Recess from Monday, December 24, 2007 through Friday, January 4, 2008. The College will reopen on Monday, January 7, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230