LeasePlan USA Donates Vehicle to FEAR THIS, Inc.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (October 24, 2011) – LeasePlan USA, an Alpharetta-based fleet management company with strong ties to the community, recently presented a vehicle to local teen driving school, FEAR THIS, Inc.

FEAR THIS, Inc. offers an advanced driver training course that teaches teens accident avoidance skills. The course is designed and taught by Police Academy Instructors and is the only program of its type endorsed by John Oxendine, State of Georgia Insurance Commissioner.

“As a fleet management company with vehicles on the road all over the country, driver safety and training is extremely important to us. Donating one of our off-lease vehicles to FEAR THIS means that they will be able to teach even more teenagers the driving skills that will last a lifetime, and possibly save a life. The organization has already made a significant impact on the lives of thousands of teenagers in the Atlanta community, and we are honored to be able to help them continue to do so,” said Michael A.

Pitcher, president and CEO for LeasePlan USA.

Woodrow Gaines, president of FEAR THIS, Inc. said, “We greatly appreciate the donation from LeasePlan USA. This will allow us to take our training to more locations and will help us save more lives. This vehicle will be used in both our basic and advanced training programs, giving teens the skills needed for today's driving environment.”

This is the fourth vehicle that LeasePlan, a provider of premium vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, has donated to a local non-profit organization. LeasePlan is also a long-time supporter of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, and has donated several vehicles to the organization and its clients.

About LeasePlan USA

LeasePlan is the world’s leading provider of fleet and vehicle management solutions with 1.3 million vehicles managed worldwide. Operating out of 30 countries around the globe, the company has a passion for exceptional customer service. LeasePlan prides itself on delivering high-touch, premium service and innovative products that offer total cost reduction for corporate and government fleets. With nearly 50 years of fleet experience, LeasePlan’s experts find ways to get the most out of clients’ vehicles, budget and time. Find out why LeasePlan clients agree that, “it’s easier to leaseplan.” Visit www.us.leaseplan.com for more information.

About FEAR THIS, Inc.

FEAR THIS, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to safe teen driving, based in Snellville, Georgia. The organization’s programs are for both teens and parents. The programs range from community displays, car shows, school PTA presentations to hands-on driver training. In January 2004, FEAR THIS launched TVOC, Police Training for Teen Drivers, an advanced driver training course teaching teens accident avoidance skills. The course was designed and is taught by Police Academy Instructors. After eight years, FEAR THIS has trained 2,900 teens in Georgia.