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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The third annual Teens in the Driver Seat day at the Firewheel Town Center in Garland, Texas, was a big success!
On March 6, the Garland Youth Council teamed up with Garland area high schools to put on the event. The day was full of safe driving activities, messages and fun.
Garland area high schools involved in the event included Garland High School, Sachse High School, North Garland High School, Naaman Forest High School, and Lakeview Centennial High School. The TDS programs of those schools hosted the crash-risks booths.
Monday, March 8th, 2010
The 2010 Driving the Message Contest has come to an end and the winners are in!
In the poster category first place went to Renata Gonzales from Communications Arts High School with “Death Comes in the Many Forms.” Second place went to Jenna Newton of MacArthur High School with “Cut Out of the Picture.” Angel Ortiz from Ysleta High School took home third place for “Death is Waiting.”
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Do you want to be a leader in saving teen lives? Here’s your chance! Teens in the Driver Seat is looking for teens to be a part of the second TDS Teen Advisory Board.
The term of the teen advisory board will be from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
So what will TDS Teen Advisory Board members do?
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
The Global Road Safety Decade of Action working group met in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2010.
You’re probably wondering, “what is the Global Road Safety Decade of Action?”
The goal of the working group (which also met in 2009) is to reduce the amount of road deaths in 2020 by 50 percent. The purpose of the group is to make sure that goal is obtained.
Monday, March 1st, 2010
In Texas, as of March 1, the rules of driving change for some 18-24 year olds.
A new Texas law states that driver license applicants who are between 18 and 24-years-old must complete a driver’s education course and a driving skills test in order to get their license.
The driver’s education course must also be one that is certified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Lakeview Centennial High School’s TDS team took second place at the Skills USA District Competition in the Occupational Health and Safety Single (OHSN) category.
The competition was held in Waco, Texas, and because the team placed, they will be representing their district at the state competition in Corpus Christi in late March.
Team members include Maria Barnett, Katie Bosler, Jade Flowers, Katherine Willis, and Kaytlyn Plake.
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
For release: February 17, 2010
For more information: Bernie Fette Office: 979-845-2623 / Cell: 979-777-7532
Garland’s teen drivers show significant safety improvements
GARLAND – Safer driving habits for Garland teenagers have helped to sharply reduce fatal crashes in the community, according to a recent case study.
Researchers from the Teens in the Driver Seat Center of the Texas Transportation [...]
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Teen fatal crashes in Garland are down due to the combination of Texas’ graduated driver license law and the Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) program.
Researchers from the Texas Transportation Institute announced the findings of a case study on February 17 in Garland, Texas.
The researchers reviewed driver behavior and crash statistics in Garland and Mesquite during two periods: from 2002 through 2005, and 2006 through 2009. While both cities experienced improvements during the study period, those in Garland were more dramatic:
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Malarie Wells, a senior at Weslaco High School (WHS) and member of the WHS Teens in the Driver Seat program, won runner up in the “Drive to Life” PSA challenge.
The challenge was to make scripts, treatments, or story boards that illustrated the concept for a PSA that focused on one or more of the following traffic safety issues: impaired driving, speeding and aggressive driving, drowsy driving, distracted driving, or seat belt usage.
Malarie’s PSA story board was focused on distractions.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The third annual Driving the Message Contest has officially closed.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this years contest. Judging will take place March 2 and winners will be notified March 5. We will announce the winners online by March 9.
We know you’re anxiously awaiting the results, so in the mean time, check out the winners from 2008 and 2009.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
You spoke, we listened. The third annual Driving the Message Contest deadline has been extended.
The poster category is now closed, but we will accept entries in the video and TDS project categories for one more week. Video and TDS project entries must be postmarked by February 16, 2010.
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Super Bowl Sunday usually means two things: great football, and even better TV commercials. This year CBS was selling 30-second Super Bowl ads for $3 million. From Denny’s to Doritos to E-Trade, the commercials for this year’s Super Bowl, were right on par.
One commercial that you didn’t see on Super Bowl Sunday was the “Embrace Life – always wear your seat belt” public service announcement (PSA) from the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership.
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Are you looking for the perfect gift for that special someone on Valentine’s Day? Look no further! We’ve got a great way for you to tell your boyfriend, girlfriend, friends or family that you care.
Send them a virtual valentine from www.seatbeltsrock.com. It’s a great way to say “I love you, so buckle up!”
You’ll also be entered to win cool prizes, like an iPod Touch!
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Each year we wait to hear if Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, will see his shadow on February 2, and whether or not spring will come early. Yesterday, Phil saw his shadow which means six more weeks of winter and the possibility of unsafe driving conditions on the road.
Driving during the winter can be dangerous due to ice, snow or rain on the road and this is especially true for drivers with little experience. Teens in the Driver Seat wants to give you a few safety tips, since the end of winter will not be coming anytime soon.
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