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Teen Safe Driving: A Peer Education Program

Teen Safe Driving: A Peer Education Program. …every 12 minutes someone dies in a traffic crash …every 10 seconds an injury occurs …every 5 seconds a crash occurs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On An Average Day In the U.S.

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Teen Safe Driving: A Peer Education Program

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  1. Teen Safe Driving: A Peer Education Program

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Nighttime Driving Limitations • Passenger Limitations • Cell Phone Use and Texting • Drinking and Driving Teen Driver Laws

  8. 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. What is GDL?

  9. 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! How Can You Be a Safer Driver?

  10. Thank You!

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