Teen Safe Driving A Peer Education Program On

Teen Safe Driving: A Peer Education Program

On An Average Day In the U. S. n …every 12 minutes someone dies in a traffic crash n …every 10 seconds an injury occurs n …every 5 seconds a crash occurs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Startling Statistic Drivers under 19 years old are involved in 1 out of every 4 injury crashes in Minnesota and 1 of every 6 fatal crashes Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Did You Know? n Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teens in Minnesota. n Each year, more than 30 teens (ages 16 -19) are killed on Minnesota roads.

Why Are Teens at Risk? • • • Inexperience Failure to wear seat belts Inattentiveness/Distracted driving Fatigue Driving at night Excessive speed

What Do You Know About Teen Driving? n What is the number one killer of teens? n How many teens can legally ride in the vehicle of a new teen driver? n Is it legal for teens to use a cell phone while driving?

Teen Driver Laws § Nighttime Driving Limitations § Passenger Limitations § Cell Phone Use and Texting § Drinking and Driving

What is GDL? Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) Adds full driving privileges gradually The three stages are: — Supervised learning (instruction permit phase) — Intermediate (provisional license) — Full licensure These laws apply only to newly licensed teen driver for the first six or 12 months, or until they reach age 18.

How Can You Be a Safer Driver? It’s EASY… § § § § Pay attention Drive the speed limit Don’t drive impaired or drowsy Be a good passenger BUCKLE UP! Know the rules and regulations Other suggestions or questions? And always be a good role model!

Thank You!