Why should I take this training?

Accidents are quite rare in Scouting. But when one does occur, it probably didn’t happen while camping. It likely didn’t involve backpacking, canoeing or climbing, either. The majority of Scouting accidents happen on the way to or from Scouting activities. They happen on the road.

As a leader responsible for driving Scouts to Scouting activities, you should do all you can to be a safe driver. That means requiring seat belt use, never texting while driving and obeying local traffic laws.

The latest step in that preparation: The Hartford Driver Improvement Program (also referred to as “Drive Safely”). The course is free, requires no advance registration, and can be completed online in about 35 minutes. Once you finish, you’ll get a completion certificate, and your official BSA training record will be updated.

When and where can I take this training?

Training is offered anytime online through My.Scouting.org, the Boy Scouts of America’s online training portal. If you don’t know what My.Scouting.org is, visit this page.

Costs

There is no fee to take this training through the Training section of My.Scouting.org.

Registration

No registration is necessary. Simply visit the Training section of My.Scouting.org. If you’ve never visited this site before, you’ll need to click the “create account” button and then follow the instructions; have your BSA membership ID number handy.

• Once you’re logged in, click the red BSA Learn Center box on the right.
• Scroll to the heading “Expanded Learning.”
• Click the box marked “Program Safety.”
• Look for “Program Safety” again and click “+Add Plan.”
• Click the “Program Safety” link, then click the “Drive Safely” link.