Every 15 Minutes Every 15 Minutes is a two-day program focusing on high school juniors and seniors, which challenges them to think about drinking, driving, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions. Along with alcohol-related crashes, it focuses on the impact that their decisions would have on family and friends. First Colonial High School (2019) Tallwood…
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7 Action Steps Against Distraction
1) Avoid temptation to talk or text on your phone. Turn it off while driving or place your device in the glove box or center console so it’s out of sight and out of mind. 2) Vary your route when possible, so routine trips like commuting to and from work don’t become mundane. 3) Keep…
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Virginia State Police Distracted Driving Simulator (State Farm®)
DRIVING SIMULATOR (STATE FARM®) In an effort to reduce the number of crashes involving teen drivers, the Virginia State Police makes education about the dangers of distracted driving a priority. The Virginia State Police Distracted Driving Simulator provides a hands-on alternative to demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving in a safe and controlled environment. It…
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Did You Know?
Young drivers diagnosed with ADHD are 36% more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes than their non-ADHD peers. That's according to new research published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers encourage parents to ensure that these youth are ready for the challenges of driving before putting them behind the wheel. http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/12/health/adhd-young-drivers-crash-study/index.html
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