A 14-year-old from West Grove, Pennsylvania, won a $25,000 prize for creating a prototype designed to eliminate a car's blind spots. The A-pillar design in a car supports the windshield and provides protection in case of a crash. However, their size and angle also create blind spots, the area of the road not visible to…
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SCHOOL STARTS SOON!
Tips for Motorists: Be alert and slow down when driving in neighborhoods with school zones. Watch for children walking, playing or assembling near bus stops. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic. Obey the "flashing signal light system" used for school buses. Yellow flashing lights indicate the…
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NEW GUIDE HELPS STATES IMPLEMENT PEER-TO-PEER INITIATIVES
Motor vehicles remain the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. Though fatal crashes involving drivers 16-24 years old declined more than 25% over the past decade, much work remains. To help states further this progress, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the “Peer-to-Peer Teen Traffic Safety Program Guide,” prepared…
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2020-2021 Get It Together Challenge
As you are already aware, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed our world and how we interact. It is now vital to limit social contact and avoid gathering. For that reason, Drive Safe Hampton Roads made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020-2021 Get It Together High School Seat Belt Challenge. While we know this…
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