National Teen Driver Safety Week Efforts Across the Country
December 8, 2011
YouTube and FoxSportsOhio.com -- Students of Maple Heights High School WIN Teen Video Contest
Ohio teens were encouraged to submit their own video telling their friends why it's important to follow safe driving practices for the Teen "Be On TV" contest sponsored by FOX Sports Ohio and the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week. The winning video, called "Texting While Driving," was created by students at Maple Heights High School and will air during a Cleveland Cavaliers game on FOX.
November 2, 2011
The Liberty County Vindicator -- Parents Play Big Role in Improving Teen Driving
Although National Teen Driver Safety Week 2011 is now over, this article reminds parents to continue to monitor their teens' driving activities and cites CHOP research reinforcing the importance of parents in developing safe drivers. It also includes an overview of Texas Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law, as well as tips to help parents keep their teens safe all year long.
October 19, 2011
wdtv.com -- FSHS Students Smart'N Up
The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration is helping teens understand what it is like to drive while intoxicated in a safe environment. Today the ABC brought its Smart'N Up DUI simulator to Fairmont Senior High School, and the local television station produced a news clip about it. The $90,000 DUI simulator was donated by State Farm® from a Safe Neighbor grant.
October 19, 2011
Shore News Today -- Educational Initiatives Focus for Teen Driver Safety Week
The NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety and Kean University have created an evidence-based safe driving orientation for parents called "Share the Keys." Approximately 90 minutes in length, the orientation is being presented by trained educators in schools, libraries, and other community-based settings across the state. Its five key objectives are: understanding GDL, being a good role model, effectively enforcing GDL at home, increasing practice driving hours, and controlling the keys.
October 18, 2011
Governors Highway Traffic Safety Association -- State Highway Safety Association Marks National Teen Driver Safety Week
To promote strong parent/teen interaction to encourage safe driving, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is partnering with the Ford Motor Company Fund on its Ford Driving Skills for Life (Ford DSFL) program. More than 40 state highway safety agencies across the country have been using the program to reduced teen driver-related crashes and fatalities.
October 18, 2011
Hutchinson Leader -- Minnesota Teens Called On to Create 'Buckle Up' TV Spots
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (ABC) and AAA Minnesota/Iowa are sponsoring a public service announcement contest for students grades 9-12 in the state. The Buckle Up, Teens! TV Commercial Challenge began on the first day of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16, 2011) and runs through April 16, 2012. Winning entries will receive $1,000 and airtime during the MTV Video Music Awards.
October 18, 2011
madd.org -- National Teen Driver Safety Week
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reminds parents to know the risks, help their teen beat the odds, enforce limits, and follow the law during National Teen Driver Safety Week and throughout the year.
October 18, 2011
Delaware County Times -- Parents Are Critical to Teenagers' Learning to Drive
In this Op Ed, CHOP researchers cite recent research conducted by the Young Driver Research team at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention that reaffirms the important role parents play in teaching their children to drive. The authors also stress this year's theme for National Teen Driver Safety Week -- parents need support to become effective driving teachers.
October 18, 2011
prnewswire.com -- National Teen Driver Safety Week Marked by Parents Urging Congress to Pass Safe Driving Bill
To call attention to National Teen Driver Safety Week, parents of children killed in teen-related crashes from across the country met in Washington, DC to urge Congress to pass the STANDUP Act, also known as the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act. As part of the initiative, a letter signed by 28 parents was sent to each member of Congress, calling for quick action on this important legislation. The Act would set minimum standards for state Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws for novice drivers. Strong GDL laws have been proven to reduce teen driver-related crashes. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) also gave her support for the Act during National Teen Driver Safety Week. Learn more about the STANDUP Act here.
October 18, 2011
waterford.patch.com -- New Advisory Committee to Address Safety Issues, Outreach
Melody A. Currey, DMV Commissioner for Connecticut, has created a special advisory committee to address three aspects of teen driver safety in the state: creating a new video to be shown at driving schools on safety measures every teen and parents should know, improving the state's current teen-parent agreement, and developing a parent-specific outreach program. The new committee includes safety advocates; parents; law enforcement; students; public health, state and federal officials; and others interested in teen driver safety from across the state.
October 18, 2011
njtoday.net -- High Schools Invited to Submit Projects Promoting Safe Teen Driving
Each week a New Jersey teen dies as the result of a motor vehicle crash. To raise awareness about teen driver safety, the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is hosting its second annual "U Got Brains Champion Schools Program" funded by the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Each participating school must develop its own project based on a topic related to teen driving safety. The top schools will be awarded a driving simulator. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 30. Contest details are available here.
October 17, 2011
marketwatch.com -- Help Promote Roadway Safety During National Teen Driver Safety Week
The National Safety Council (NSF) is partnering with State Farm® to offer free tools and information to help keep teens safe on the road. During National Teen Driver Safety Week and throughout the year, the NSF urges parents to follow Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws. Download the tools here.
October 17, 2011
WEAU.com -- Walker Declares This Week Teen Driver Safety Week
Governor Scott Walker today proclaimed October 16 to 22, 2011 National Teen Driver Safety Week in Wisconsin. He reminds parents of their important role in keeping teen drivers and passengers safe, citing CHOP research as evidence. Parents should set a good example by obeying traffic safety laws. The Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation also is offering a parent and teen driving contract for download here.
October 17, 2011
cbsatlanta.com -- Project Ignition Students Take the Lead During National Teen Driver Safety Week
Students involved in Project Ignition, a national service learning project sponsored by State Farm®, are organizing awareness-building activities all week long across the country. For example, today in Earth, Texas, students at Springlake-Earth High School are unveiling state-approved signs to alert drivers that it is illegal to use cell phones in their school zone. For more Project Ignition ideas, visit www.facebook.com/projectignition.
October 17, 2011
www.washingtonpost.com -- Teen Drivers Most Likely to Crash in First Month of Solo Driving
Teens are 50 percent more likely to crash the first month of driving independently than they are after driving solo for a year, according to a study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study, conducted by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center for the AAA Foundation, found that 57 percent of these crashes were at least partially caused by failing to slow down or yield and a lack of attention to the road. Watch a video news clip about the study.
October 17, 2011
nlc.org -- Get Informed During National Teen Driver Safety Week
This post from the National Youth Leadership Council® website offers details on free webinars for high school students and educators being presented all week by Project Ignition, a national service learning project sponsored by State Farm®. The webinars explain what works to improve driving behavior and how youth can save lives on the road through service learning.
October 17, 2011
wfsb.com -- AAA Marks National Teen Driver Safety Week
A recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that most teen drivers do not receive enough behind-the-wheel experiences before obtaining their probationary license. During National Teen Driver Safety Week and throughout the year, AAA reminds parents to provide plenty of supervised driving sessions for their teens and to lead by example.
October 14, 2011
sanilacbroadcasting.com -- Teens Can Save Lives by Riding Like A Friend
Sanilac County, Michigan is conducting the 'Ride Like A Friend. Drive Like You Care (RLAF)' campaign during National Teen Driver Safety Week. RLAF is a school-based campaign that encourages safe teen passenger and driver behavior. It was created by researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and sponsored by State Farm®.
October 14, 2011
actoutloud.org -- Act Out Loud 2012 Is Here!
The National Youth Traffic Safety Association launched its 2012 Act Out Loud (AOL) Contest for teens today. Now in its fifth year, AOL is a national teen-led, school-based competition encouraging teens to lead campaigns about the importance of stronger teen driving laws at the state and national level. The contest runs until May 2012.
October 13, 2011
abc3340.com -- National Teen Driver Safety Week
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley today proclaimed October 16-22 as "National Teen Driver Safety Week" for the state. Along with the state's Department of Transportation, he is reminding parents and teens to focus on safe driving behavior when behind the wheel. In Alabama, a total of 17,841 teens were involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2010, with 5,940 injured.
October 12, 2011
Philadelphia Inquirer -- Driver's Seat: Skid Practice and Other Training
In this week's "Driver's Seat" column, Scott Sturgis talks about National Teen Driver Safety Week and recommends several sources for information on "teaching Your Kid 1.0," including teendriversource.org and Keys2Drive, as well as an upcoming Tirerack.com Street survival event on Saturday, October 15 in Warminster, PA.
October 12, 2011
Philadelphia Inquirer -- NJSIAA Seeks to Promote Driver Safety for Teenagers
The NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association is teaming up with the NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition to help emphasize driver safety to athletes. The group has produced "A Game Plan for Helping Coaches Talk to Their Student Athletes About NJ's Graduated Driver License Law," a pamphlet that will be distributed to athletic directors and coaches across the state during National Teen Driver Safety Week. For more information, read the press release.
October 11, 2011
The Times-Standard -- Humboldt Teen Car Crashes Down By 33 Percent; EHS to Share $87,000 Grant With Other Schools
Over the past five years crashes involving teen drivers are down 33 percent in Humboldt County, CA. County officials credit the decline to stepped up local prevention efforts. As part of its annual 'Drive 2 Stay Alive' campaign during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Eureka High School will use an $87,000 grant from State Farm® to purchase four driving simulators. The simulators will allow students to experience how it feels to drive while intoxicated. Students from all over the county will be given the opportunity to participate.
October 7, 2011
newyork.cbslocal.com -- Teens On Teen Driving Safety: Tips For Parents
In this informative read, teens involved in the Project Ignition service learning project sponsored by State Farm® share their tips for parents to improve communication with their teens during the learning-to-drive process. CHOP research on the importance of parents in teaching teens to drive is also highlighted.
October 5, 2011
marketwatch.com -- Auto Club Launches Teen Driver Safety Initiative
The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering parents a multi-faceted program to help them teach their teens to drive. The program includes coaching tools, state-of-the-art technology, teen driver safety fairs, and a video contest with prizes for winning entries. It runs all month long to commemorate National Teen Driver Safety Week.
October 5, 2011
theautochannel.com -- New State Farm Commercial Puts Focus on Parents and Teen Drivers
Leading up to the fifth annual NTDSW, State Farm® today debuted a commercial that highlights the important relationship between teen drivers and their parents. The commercial, informed by CHOP research, spans the life of a young girl until she is driving and features the Kenny Chesney hit, "There Goes My Life." It ends with mention of State Farm's Steer Clear® Safer Driver Discount Program.
October 4, 2011
Lifeline -- Parents Play Big Role in Improving Teen Driving
This article from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service at Texas A&M University encourages parents to talk to their teens about staying safe on the road during National Teen Driver Safety Week and also reminds them of the state's Graduated Driver Licensing laws. CHOP research on the importance of parents in teaching teens to drive and tips for parents are also included.
September 30, 2011
nhtsa.gov -- A Comprehensive Approach to Teen Driver Safety
Gain information and statistics from the "Teen Driver" section of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to share with others during National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) and throughout the year. Besides this year's message of supporting parents in teaching teens to drive, NHTSA offers information on increasing seat belt use, implementing Graduated Driver Licensing, and reducing teens' access to alcohol.
September 29, 2011
safeteendriving.org -- It Can Wait
Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD) is conducting a campaign across the state of Virginia during the month of October to raise teen awareness of the dangers of texting and driving. The campaign is sending posters to all high schools in the state and erecting highway billboards in 40 locations. The centerpiece of the campaign is a music video, "It Can Wait," by American Idol finalist Travis Tucker, who is a Math teacher at Freedom High School in Prince William County. The music video reminds teen drivers that a call or text can wait.
September 29, 2011
The Daily New Canaan -- Prepare Your Teens for Driving Before They Drive
In celebration of National Teen Driver Safety Week, AAA Southern New England is offering free, 90-minute workshops all month for 14 and 15-year-olds and their parents to get them familiar with Graduated Driver Licensing laws and the importance of parents providing teens with plenty of supervised practice before taking their driver's test.
September 20, 2011
t-driver.com -- Now Is the Time to Plan Your National Teen Driver Safety Week
Get plenty of ideas to raise awareness during National Teen Driver Safety Week from this site created by teens for teens called Teens in the Driver Seat®, sponsored by the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University. There are trivia questions, games, a seat belt check, and more for a full week of activities.
September 12, 2011
teendriving.statefarm.com -- National Teen Driver Safety Week
Check out these resources, tools, and tips offered on the new State Farm®Teen Driver Safety website to make your school or community aware of teen driver safety and ways to prevent crashes.
September 8, 2011
Alabama Injury Lawyer Blog – Alabama DOT Gears Up For National Teen Driver Safety Week
Read how the Alabama Department of Transportation is working with law enforcement officials and teachers, students, and school administrators to implement CHOP's Ride Like A Friend peer-to-peer in-school campaign throughout the state during NTDSW.
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