Driving can be a major problem for young people if the proper precautions are not taken. As a county that relies heavily on driving, teens and youth who are less experienced drivers face high risks and dangers on the road. Not only can driving itself be a problem, but driving while intoxicated or under the influence are issues that are commonly seen linked together as well.
The following are resources available for parents, professionals, and youth to educate and keep your teens safe as they learn to drive. Resources are constantly being updated.
Fact Sheets/Tips/Flyers 5 Things You Should Know Teens Behind the Wheel The Do's & Don'ts When Your on the Highway GHSA's highway safety policies and priorities (PDF) All you need to know about highway safety Don't drive drowsy Top 10 Tips Preventing Teen Accidents (PDF) Tips from GEICO You and the drinking driving laws (PDF) NYS DMV Laws What you need to know NHTSA- Drivers Urged to Check Tires During Hot Weather Find out why it is important to do a routine check of your tires during the hot weather months
 Mothers Against Drunk Driving- aimed at ending drunk driving, helping fight drugged driving, supporting the victims of these violent crimes, and preventing underage drinking Students Against Destructive Driving- aimed at empowering young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them in their daily lives Tips on driving for new drivers The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy Transforming teens into safer drivers since 1952 A community health initiative aimed at reducing the incidences of teenage automobile crashes, injuries and fatalities in Virginia by assisting school divisions and communities in the development and implementation of local Partners for Safe Teen Driving programs Teaching strategies to young adults on the road in order to improve their safety and prevent teen motor vehicle crashes Teen car accident pictures, statistics, and stories The nation's first nonprofit organization pushing to have FDA approved breathalyzers available wherever people are drinking Builds partnerships that save lives, prevent injuries, and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among all youth while encouraging youth empowerment and leadership Useful tools to help you make a plan and stick to that plan to prevent drunk driving Family owned and run company dedicated to stopping texting and driving injuries and deaths in North America Resource for learning all you need to know about distracted driving Everything you need to know about being on the road Foundation for advancing alcohol responsibility How to help your teen drive safely Publications/Studies/Statistics Workshop information on how judicial officials identify, punish, and effectively treat hardcore drunk drivers who appear in court Parents Guide to Teen Driving (PDF) A guide for parents on keeping their teen drivers safe throughout their teen years and for the rest of their life Teen Driving Parental Guidance (PDF) Helping parents to help their children prepare to become safe, licensed drivers Research findings on different areas of distracted driving
Speaking Resources Distracted Driving Guide (DOC) Presented by AAA Speakers to contact about all driving issues Media Materials Driving in the Safe Lane (Banner) Hang up and Drive Safely (Poster) "I promise" Youth and Road Safety Action Kit (PDF) Action Kid on keeping roads safe for young people Program preventing fatalities and injuries by reducing distraction-related motor vehicle crashes News Articles US News: Driving With Use of Marijuana NY Times: Cyclist death in NYC: Accident or Crime? Videos The Parents of Alex Brown Share Their Story Just a Few Seconds: Distracted Driving The Faces of Distracted Driving |
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