Advanced Teen Driving

Advanced Teen Driving Overview

Our Advanced Teen Driving program is one of the leading in the country, designed particularly for new drivers under 18. Utilizing a combination of standard instructional vehicles as well as the school’s specially built “skid cars,” teens develop safe and responsible defensive driving habits in a low-pressure, controlled environment, preparing them for a wide variety of real-world conditions.

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Course fundamentals:

– Designed specifically for teens under the age of 18
– Develops safe, controlled, and responsible driving habits
– Basics of car control across a variety of conditions
– Accident-avoidance fundamentals
– Comprehensive defensive driver training

Race Track

Course specs:

– 4:1 student/instructor ratio
– ~80% seat time
– Real-world scenarios
– Teens with driver’s license or valid learners permit

Advanced Teen Driving

Your Course Options

You can choose between a 1,2 or 3-day course.

1 Day

$1499

Welcome + Introductions
Ground School
Throttle Steer
Slalom Exercise
Lunch
Ground School
Skid Control Training
Accident Avoidance Drill
Slalom Exercise
Track Lead + Follow
Ground School

2 Day

$2499

Ground School
Handling Oval
Braking + Turning Exercise
Lunch
Ground School
Timed Autocross
Oval Handling Exercise
Track Lead + Follow
Ground School
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3 Day

$3499

Ground School
Oval (Advanced)
Autocross
Skid Control Training
Lunch
Ground School
Intro to Track | Lead + Follow
Open Track
Ride + Drive with Instructor
End of Day Debrief
Graduation

Advanced Teen Driving

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Advanced Teen Driving

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If you have any questions about our advanced teen driving course feel free to fill out this form and we’ll get you the answers you’re after. You can also call anytime at 480-403-7600.

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Here’s What Our Students Are Saying!

Excellent
4.8
Based on 423 reviews
TresAmenazas
2 days ago
Gayle Van F.
1 week ago
I attended your SRT Experience on Sept 25, 2026 for a really fun day at your facility. I'm really happy that Dodge provided this experience with the purchase of my 2026 Charger Scat Pack Plus. Radford Racing School provided a wonderful day of challenging events. Radford had wonderful instructors, top notch cars and great organization. I'm glad Radford had a couple of 2026 Charger Scat Packs to race on the Auto Cross. What fun to see what your new car is all about.... at least at low speeds. The Supercharged Challengers were amazing cars and their durability is outstanding after discussing with the instructors. My wife participated in the "Hot Laps" where the instructors drive the race track and you hang on in the passenger seat. My wife asked for a spicy ride and the instructor gladly obliged . She was all giggles from that experience! If you buy a new Dodge and get this experience included you should definitely attend. Wayne S.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you had an amazing experience! We love our SRT program and we hope to see you back at the track again soon.
Natalia C.
2 months ago
After receiving my Barbie Dream car
Response from the owner:Natalia, We are so happy you had the best time in our class! Thank you for coming out and learning with us. We appreciate you and your kind words. We hope to see you again soon on the track!
ravi T.
2 months ago
Visited for DDSL track was in good condition, no complaints.
Mark B.
2 months ago
I did the 3 day GT Road Racing Course. It was fantastic and I will be doing a class with them in the future. I was surprised by how much in car driving was done and the class had student to instructor ratio of 3 to 1. I would estimate 5hrs of car driving per day. The first day focused on technique and handling of the car so we were on the autocross track for the morning and moved to the oval track in the afternoon. In most of the sessions, you did a group drive with the instructor to show you how it is done then you get in your car and do instructor lead follow then you do the drill on your own. The instructor normally took a turn with everyone to give them some feedback. There is lot of track time and classroom is held to minimal amount to teach you the basics and go over what you learned at the end of the day.
Response from the owner:Mark, Thank you so much for this amazing review! We cannot wait to have you back on track. We truly want to give each student an incredible experience on and off the track.
Scott W.
4 months ago
My kids are relatively new drivers, and they took the 2-day Defensive Driving course. Of course, they had a great deal of fun (how could you not?), but I also feel like they just received 5 years worth of experience in two days. Their confidence level behind the wheel has grown by leaps and bounds. But more importantly, I'm certain that their ability to avoid accidents in the future has been greatly enhanced. I think many accidents happen because people don't know how their car is going to react in a pressure situation, and they end up losing control because they've never pushed a car's limits to see what it can - and can't - do. This school will give you a very good idea of how to feel what your vehicle is doing underneath you. If my kids can steer their way around just one big accident in their lives because of what they've learned at Radford, then it's been worth every penny! Shout out to instructor Dominic, and the rest of the staff as well, for running a top notch program and providing an invaluable service to drivers. It's a shame that everyone can't participate in a school like this...
Response from the owner:Scott, we are so happy you and your sons enjoyed the time on our track! We hope to see you all again.
paul P.
4 months ago
Hellcat J.
4 months ago
Radford Racing School is awesome. We got to drive Hellcat Challengers all day. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and cool. The staff was friendly. Non alcoholic drinks were served all day long and lunch was provided. The class got to drive the new SRT Charger, too. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for me.
Response from the owner:We are so glad you had an amazing experience! We hope to see you on the track again soon.
Amy B.
4 months ago
I did the SRT owner experience day and it was awesome! The instructors were great as well as the rest of the staff. It was definitely worth the trip out here from the east coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you Amy! We are so happy you enjoyed the SRT Experience!
NATHAN M.
5 months ago
What a great experience. This was my second time there. The staff is awesome and freindly. If you like to drive in a racecar environment, this is the place.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review Nathan!!!
Rick S.
5 months ago
I have attended several road and drag racing courses over the years. The Radford Dodge Demon 170 course was at the top of my list for excellence. I thought nothing could top the excellent quality instructors, an outstanding course schedule, driving Radford's Demon 170's, and completing the requirements for an NHRA competition license. Last weekend Radford sent one of their top-notch instructors, Rich Lash, to the MSHS "Mopars at the Rock" event at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. Rich and I had maintained contact after I took the 170 course, and we agreed to meet at the Rock. Rich agreed to "look" at my car and provide any advice. The resulting interaction was the most valuable I have received from any of the courses taken. Although Rich was meeting with any other drivers at the Rock, he came well prepared to assist past Radford 170 participants and others. He showed up with the latest power grids for the trans break. (The Demon 170 has computer set points from launch to the first 1.6 seconds) We switched from what we called the original 3(B) to a modified B grid that others used successfully attain the 9.5 second runs I was looking for. After watching two runs, Rich determined that the shift power set points needed adjustment. He next noticed that the car lifted about five hundred feet down the track. Again, Rich had the knowledge and experience to know about a transmission fluid issue that requires the addition of 55 ml of transmission fluid to a full transmission to be added thru the transmission air vent. The 170 uses specific type of transmission fluid that was not available at the track so I wrote that fix off as something that I would have to address in the future. I tested the car and the changes that Rich suggested were on point, bringing the car from an also ran to competitive. Rich then went above and beyond. He showed up the next morning with a quart of Dodge transmission fluid and the small funnel that was required to pour it down the transmission vent. He had canvassed his contacts at the race and found a quart of transmission fluid and the funnel. Once the transmission issue was addressed, I went back to the track with an amazing car that no longer dipped or lifted with no hesitation between shifts. I (and several other drivers ) were still having difficulties with the line lock and trans brake initiation process. Rich made very constructive recommendations and set up 15 minutes before racing started to give us time to process in the lane with active lights. We did not launch, just practiced with active lights. Rich watched and determined that one of my problems was related to releasing the brake pedal after the release of one of the two paddles (170 owners probably know what I'm talking about). That leaves you dead at the green light. His advice on how to avoid that problem was spot on. The thing that was amazing what that Rich provided expert counsel and advice not only for Radford participants, but for others that were having Mopar issues or questions. A number of individuals in our racing group received advice on everything from tire pressures to the fool proof method to release the foot brake after the first paddle release in the trans break process. Rich was asked and answered questions on every Dodge model that was racing. I am by no means a novice- over the years I regularly won my class in the NMCA HEMI Shootout, and participating in the Quick 8 quite often. But it was an exceptional experience to get advice on my specific car at the track during an actual competitive event. I'm not sure that anyone can remember everything during course driving a third party vehicle. But I clearly retained what I learned sitting in my own car on a race weekend. The benefit was enormous. Rich also provided advice and counsel to many other drivers at the event. The feedback from those drivers was exceptional. I want to thank Radford and Rich for extending their experience and advice beyond the course in Phoenix. The extra effort that Rich put forth is what makes racing a community.
Response from the owner:Rick, thank you so much for this incredible review!! We are very lucky to have Rich as one of our Drag Racing instructors. We are so happy he was able to help you and make the event even better.
Ivan P.
5 months ago
Tom B.
6 months ago
Nice facility. This event was run by NASA-AZ (a road racing event) These trackdays are a favorite of Arizona's automotive road racing community
Ryan H.
6 months ago
Amazing! Such a fun time.
Jason J.
6 months ago
Instructors are great and had the time of my life. Definitely will be back.
Derek E.
7 months ago
Everyone at Radford Racing was fantastic. We did the Drag program and not only had a blast but learned a lot both drag racing, the track itself, and the demon 170 vehicle. Thank you again.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us!
Nick
7 months ago
The whole crew is amazing! William and Spencer worked directly with us during the four day GT class and they were awesome! Stephanie and lauren also killed it at the front desk. This school is definitely worth the cost of admission!!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate this awesome review. We hope to see you on the track soon!
Ali C.
8 months ago
I went as part of a group experience for a conference I was attending. It was so cool. We got to pace with a lead car and then we also drove on a coned...
Kevin T.
9 months ago
I attended the two-day Ultimate Muscle Car Experience from 1-6 to 1-7 with my daughter and it was an amazing experience for both of us. The instructors went...
Rugby
9 months ago
Ford vs Ferrari
Matthew C.
10 months ago
(fka Bonderant Racing School) Whether you're planning to race professionally, are already a racecar driver, an enthusiast who wants to drive fast safely, or want better control and understanding of your car, Radford Racing is for you! Incredible instructors with decades of experience racing and teaching, who build your skills from the ground up. Not only do you walk away with a much greater understanding of driving dynamics and car control, but an incredible experience, and many hours of drive time. I would rather go to Radford than take a cruise or go to Disney. I've been twice, to take the GT Road Racing course in January and this time the Advanced Road Racing course in December. So enjoyable! So beneficial! I'm exhausted from the course, but want to go back!
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review! We are so happy you spent time on our track and we hope to see you back again soon.
Ed C.
10 months ago
I took the 2 day Dodge Demon 170 Class, it was amazing. Learned so much about the car, driving and racing. Instructors are phenomenal and I would highly recommend this school
Response from the owner:We hope we made your time with us memorable and supercharged! 😉 Thank you for this great review!!
Kelly T.
11 months ago
I attended the 2 day Performance Driving School from 11-17 to 11/18. My only disappointment was it rained the 2nd day, (I mean poured, a rare thing in...
Rafa G.
12 months ago
Spent a nice day here, hadn't been so excited in a long time! 🚧 At the end of the day I was given "cone killer award" wich is not something you usually want to brag about, but I loved my trophy and all in all I'm so glad I attended Redford Driving school.
Response from the owner:Amazing pictures!!! We are so honored to have had your group out with us on track and being the Cone Killer can't be a bad thing 😉
Mitch L.
12 months ago
Road warrior weekend 2025 was incredible I can’t thank all of the staff and instructors for such an amazing experience. All of the instructors are top notch and incredible at what they do. I can’t wait to return next year to learn more from these amazing people.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We cannot wait to have you back on our track!

Advanced Teen Driving – FAQs

Our Advanced Teen Driving course gives parents the peace of mind that their new driver will have the skills and confidence to fully understand car control and road awareness. This course is designed to ensure the teen in your life is confident and capable in all scenarios they may encounter on the road.

This course will help your teenager to develop the proper foundations to become a safe driver.

We offer this course on a 1-day, 2-day or 3-day basis. All courses include thorough classroom instruction, accident avoidance, skid control, ABS braking, throttle steer, skid control training, accident avoidance and vehicle weight transfer training. Students will even get the chance to jump on the track in a safe & controlled environment to put together all their new skills for a lead-and-follow session.

All students must be under 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and 6 months of driving experience to participate in this course. Parents must accompany their drivers upon check-in.

Courses are capped at 12 students to ensure students receive proper and detailed instruction.

Regular hours are 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (October – May). Summer hours are 7:00 am – 2:30 pm (June – September).

Students will need an SA2020 or higher-rated helmet. Helmets can be bought in our pro shop for $229 or rented for just $25 a day. Students will also need closed-toed shoes, driving shoes are preferred.

Yes, students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.

No, the course is carried out with Radford Racing Scool custom cars designed for the course.

Teenage Defensive Driver Training in Arizona

Our advanced teen driving courses are designed to arm them with the skills and knowledge that can be lifesaving on our roads. As a young driver, driving can be intimidating, especially when navigating unfamiliar roads or handling complex traffic situations.

This driving course for new drivers provides comprehensive theoretical and practical training with the ultimate goal of creating a generation of more confident, safer drivers.

After participants finish this course they will have an understanding of car control, active driving, and awareness. We also focus on accident avoidance skills, skid control, and ABS braking exercises. This isn’t just a great experience for your teen – it’s the gift of peace of mind for you.

Students must be under 18 years old and are required to have a valid driver’s license and a minimum of six months of driving experience to participate in our advanced teen driving course. Parents must accompany minors upon check-in.

This course is the most fun a teen can have while learning important defensive driving skills.

Discover Essential Road Survival Skills

Our teen driving courses are designed by our instructors and supported by the latest research into road safety. Options of 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day courses are available to provide a suitable level of instruction for your teen depending on their current driving experience.

On finishing the course, teens will leave with a greater level of respect for their vehicle and other road users having developed a driving awareness that can help to keep them safe on the road for life.

Simulated Real-World Scenarios

All courses take place at the Radford track which is used to simulate real-world scenarios that your teen can expect to find when behind the wheel. Some situations they will encounter will be more common than others, but all remain essential for developing safer decision-making and enhancing practical driving skills.

Why Choose Radford Racing School For Advanced Teen Driving Courses

Our teen driving school is proud to offer professional standard training for those who are new to driving. Radford Racing School’s driving classes for teens provide the same comprehensive approach to driving as our professional driver courses, in the safe, controlled environment of our very own track. They offer an important opportunity to develop vital skills at a young age.

Teenagers who attend the course will have the opportunity to drive on a world-class track with designated lanes and safety measures, so they can focus solely on honing their skills without the unpredictability of the road.

Access to Leading Motorsports Instructors

These driving classes for teenagers provide an opportunity to access some of the nation’s leading motorsports instructors. Our world-class team of instructors brings a wealth of experience to every session, delivering valuable lessons that can have a direct impact on improving lifelong road safety for teens.

Our team will not only ensure your teen gains a vital set of skills but will enjoy the process of getting there. Our team are committed to delivering courses that enhance the driving ability of your teen, by helping them to identify weaker areas of driving and to focus on developing the next generation of safe drivers.

Improve Skills & Knowledge With Advanced Driving

Our driving course for teens goes hand in hand with the driving skills and learning used for their road license. Driving on the road can be dangerous, and a hazard could be just around the corner, so it is important to have the skillset and knowledge to make safe, coherent decisions under pressure.

It is never too early to begin defensive driving training, and learning the vital skills taught in our lessons could be a lifesaver out on the road. Our students report feeling more confident and aware when they get behind the wheel after completing our advanced teen driving course.

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