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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
On August 26, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) kicked off the annual “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to combat drunk driving, and the USDOT has teamed up with over 11,000 law enforcement agencies across the US to step up enforcement until Labor Day.
A report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 8 percent of all drivers admitted to driving when they thought they were over the limit last year.
Friday, August 20th, 2010
It’s that time of year again: time to wake up early, roll out of bed and head back to school. Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) wants to remind you to start out safe, and stay safe, this school year!
The top five risks for teen drivers are driving at night, distractions (cell phones, too many teen passengers), speeding or racing, not wearing a safety belt, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Here are a few friendly tips to keep you safe whether you’re driving or riding to school, or going anywhere else in a car:
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Are you interested in starting a Teens in the Driver Seat program at your school, but you aren’t sure how to go about it? Or has your school had a TDS program before that is no longer active?
Here are some easy steps to starting (and maintaining) a TDS program at your school:
Decide who is going to be leading the project. Pick the organization that will take on TDS (ex: Student Council, FCCLA, National Honors Society, FFA, etc.).
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
This week is National Stop on Red week. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 7,700 Americans died in 2008 from intersection-related crashes. Of those intersection-related crash deaths, 883 were directly from red-light running.
The definition of a red light runner is one who enters the intersection after the onset of a red light.
What can you do to stay safe at intersections?
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
AT&T is the newest partner in the fight against teen car crashes. On July 14 AT&T donated $10,000 to support the continued expansion of Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) efforts.
“We appreciate the generous support and are happy to have a new partner from the telecommunications industry,” said TDS Director Russell Henk.
AT&T joins other TDS supporters, the Texas Department of Transportation and State Farm Insurance of Texas.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
The second annual Teeing Off for Teens TDS golf tournament on July 14 was a huge success. The golf tournament was held to support the continued expansion of TDS efforts across Texas.
First place went to Tray Mounce, Carl McClosky, Jason Fry and David Webster. Second place went to Ron Clark, Michael Jacobs, Tome Immenschuh and Matt Langlinais. Alison Kinser won the award for longest drive, and Randall Dillard won the closest to the pin prize.
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Summer months are some of the most dangerous for teen drivers. You’ll probably be driving more often which means you should be extra careful when you are on the road.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the deadliest for drivers age 15-20. Teens in the Driver Seat wants to give you some tips on ways to stay safe while you’re on the road this summer.
*Driving at Night – There are more hours of sunlight each day, in the summer, but you still need to be careful driving when it gets dark. Avoid driving at night if you can.
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
With the Fourth of July weekend quickly approaching, Teens in the Driver Seat wants to remind you to be safe while you’re celebrating this year.
Driving during the holidays is very dangerous for many reasons, including an increased number of drivers on the road, drivers making more trips to see family and friends, and an increase in alcohol consumption. This is especially true for drivers with little experience.
When traveling to parties and celebrations this July 4th, keep the top five dangers in mind:
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
July is right around the corner. For some it means celebrating the Fourth of July, for others it means summer is half way over, but for teens in Iowa it means no more using a cell phone while driving.
July is a big month for distracted driving. Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska and Wyoming will join Iowa by putting their own anti-texting-while-driving laws into effect next month.
Texas teens, who are under 18, are banned from using their cell phone or any electronic device when they are driving.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project shows that adults are just as distracted while driving as teens.
So what did she survey show?
* 27 percent of adults polled said they have texted while driving,
* 61 percent of adults polled said they have talked on their cell while driving,
* 26 percent of teens polled said they have texted while driving, and
Monday, June 21st, 2010
June 21 is National “Ride Your Motorcycle to Work” day. In order to celebrate the day properly, Teens in the Driver Seat wants to make sure you are up to date on motorcycle laws and give you some tips on how to become a safer rider.
Texas law requires motorcyclists and motorcycle passengers to wear helmets with a few exceptions. No helmet is required for the rider if:
1. The rider is at least 21 years old, or
Friday, June 18th, 2010
As a first-year TDS school, Brenham High School, was among 32 high schools to be recognized as an Outstanding TDS school. The honor became even bigger when their State Representative presented them with their plaque on June 17.
Rep. Lois Kolkhorst commended Brenham High School TDSers, Angela Wesnowski and Kristie Collins, and their teacher sponsor, Linda Thaler, for spreading the TDS message at BHS.
“What you all are doing here, is really important,” said Rep. Kolkhorst.
Friday, June 11th, 2010
More than half of the states in the United States have banned texting-while-driving for all drivers. Several of the bans go into effect July 1, 2010, which is just around the corner.
Of the 28 states that have banned texting-while-driving for all drivers, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska and Wyoming laws will go into effect next month.
Georgia, Kansas, and Vermont are the latest states to make texting-while-driving illegal. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association applauded all three states in a news release last week.
Monday, June 7th, 2010
It’s here again! The second annual Teeing Off for Teens TDS Golf Tournament will be held on July 14, 2010 at the Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio, Texas.
The annual golf tournament is held to support the continued expansion of TDS efforts across Texas.
In attendance will be the Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, Honorary Chair, and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee. The fee for the golf tournament is $125.00 per person and includes a goodie bag, lunch and award reception, green fee, golf cart, range balls, and refreshments.
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