Randolph High School Teen Driver Safety Program Parent Presentation

1. Randolph High SchoolTeen Driver Safety ProgramParent Presentation Materials provided by: National Safety Council & The Allstate Foundation New Jersey Coalition and the TAC

2. Agenda Program objectives (p.3) Inform family of risks Provide practical advice Encourage communication / cooperation Statistics and key risk factors for teens Parent/Teen driver contract GDL restrictions Simulator program Honorable Randolph Township Municipal Court Judge Ira A. Cohen & guests Q & A

3. Handouts NSC Teen Driver Booklet Teen Driver Fact Sheets TAC Donation Form Program Evaluation DRIVEWISE Course Application Program completion certificate(provided at the end of the program when evaluation is submitted)

4. This chart shows the cause of death for teens age 16 to 17 in New Jersey, taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention�s data. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in this age group. This is a very significant issue. On a national scale, these numbers are similar. A teen is more likely to die in a car crash than from homicide, suicide or disease combined. We take driving for granted especially when we are experienced and have performed this task for a long time. However driving is a very complicated and difficult task to learn and master. This chart shows the cause of death for teens age 16 to 17 in New Jersey, taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention�s data. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in this age group. This is a very significant issue. On a national scale, these numbers are similar. A teen is more likely to die in a car crash than from homicide, suicide or disease combined. We take driving for granted especially when we are experienced and have performed this task for a long time. However driving is a very complicated and difficult task to learn and master.

5. There is only one way to learn how to drive �by actually doing it. The problem is that the consequences for mistakes made are not a bad grade or getting grounded. The consequences can be catastrophic and deadly. Driving is the only activity in our lives with such devastating � life and death consequences. This chart shows how risky driving is for teens, especially 16- and 17-year-olds. Per 1,000 licensed drivers, 16- and 17-year old-drivers have the highest driver crash rates by age.There is only one way to learn how to drive �by actually doing it. The problem is that the consequences for mistakes made are not a bad grade or getting grounded. The consequences can be catastrophic and deadly. Driving is the only activity in our lives with such devastating � life and death consequences. This chart shows how risky driving is for teens, especially 16- and 17-year-olds. Per 1,000 licensed drivers, 16- and 17-year old-drivers have the highest driver crash rates by age.

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8. Research shows GDL systems can reduce teen crashes by 20 percent. If the GDL system is as strong as it can be, crashes can be reduced by up to 40 percent. These reductions are based on law components. But remember � the others can support GDL to make it even more effective. These groups include enforcement, parents, community and teens. Research shows GDL systems can reduce teen crashes by 20 percent. If the GDL system is as strong as it can be, crashes can be reduced by up to 40 percent. These reductions are based on law components. But remember � the others can support GDL to make it even more effective. These groups include enforcement, parents, community and teens.

9. Driving at night increases risk This graph shows a visual of the time of day teen drivers are crashing. We see that most fatal teen nighttime crashes happen before 1 a.m. Each hour from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the crash risk is high. Earlier GDL nighttime limits are an easy way to reduce fatal crash risk for teens. If your state doesn�t have a 10 p.m. or earlier nighttime limit, parents can be educated to place this limit in their household rules.This graph shows a visual of the time of day teen drivers are crashing. We see that most fatal teen nighttime crashes happen before 1 a.m. Each hour from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the crash risk is high. Earlier GDL nighttime limits are an easy way to reduce fatal crash risk for teens. If your state doesn�t have a 10 p.m. or earlier nighttime limit, parents can be educated to place this limit in their household rules.

10. �Driver Statistics� Video �Seven Deadly Drives� Video

11. Key Risk Factors for Teens HIGH SPEED accounts for > 1/3 of teen fatal crashes (Speeding Kills) ALCOHOL < 21 BAC of .01+ license lost 30-90 days SEAT BELTS � teens have the lowest seat belt use PASSENGERS � teen drivers are 15% more likely to be killed in a crash while carrying two passengers. Risk increases when 3 passengers are in the car

12. Passengers are dangerous distractions

13. Key Risk Factors for Teens (con�t) DISTRACTIONS � electronic devices (ipods, cell phones, texting, radio, GPS) DROWSY DRIVING � teens responsible most crashes NIGHTTIME DRIVING � only 15% of miles driven by 17/18 year olds are between 9PM � 6AM, more then 40% of their fatal crashes occur during this time INEXPERIENCE � driving is a complex task, it takes at least 1,000 hours of driving before crash risk drops significantly

14. Crashes Drop with Experience There is a steep drop in the crash risk as new drivers gain experience during the first 12 months of driving. The crash risk drops by more than 2/3 after the first 1000-1500 miles of independent driving.There is a steep drop in the crash risk as new drivers gain experience during the first 12 months of driving. The crash risk drops by more than 2/3 after the first 1000-1500 miles of independent driving.

15. Key Risk Factors for Teens (Con�t) OVERCONFIDENCE � it won�t happen to me BRAIN DEVELOPMENT � the brain is not fully developed until age 24, judgment and decision making are the last to develop

16. Texting �Texting While Driving� Public Service Announcement It takes your eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds � at 55 mph that is like driving the length of a football field completely blind It can make you 23 times more likely to crash It is like driving after having four bottles of beer Car crashes kills more than 4000 teens a year, 11 a day, as a result of distracted driving.

17. �Young Drivers� Video

18. Success Leads to Expanded Privileges Arkansas: 14 for a permit Intermediate license: 16�no night driving or passenger restriction Arkansas: 14 for a permit Intermediate license: 16�no night driving or passenger restriction

19. GDL is not a set of laws � it is a set of rules that will keep teens as safe as possible as they move into one of the highest risk times of their lives. The system is designed so parents can easily enforce rules, just the way parents do for other family rules. GDL is not a set of laws � it is a set of rules that will keep teens as safe as possible as they move into one of the highest risk times of their lives. The system is designed so parents can easily enforce rules, just the way parents do for other family rules.

20. Parents support GDL A survey was conducted in North Carolina and here is what we learned. Parents support this system � about 96% of North Carolina parents polled said they approve of it in some way. About three-quarters of North Carolina parents highly approve of GDL. Similar studies in Iowa and Kansas produced similar results.A survey was conducted in North Carolina and here is what we learned. Parents support this system � about 96% of North Carolina parents polled said they approve of it in some way. About three-quarters of North Carolina parents highly approve of GDL. Similar studies in Iowa and Kansas produced similar results.

21. Teens support GDL You might think teens wouldn�t be on board with GDL, but they are. About half of North Carolina teens said they agree with GDL. Teens recognize that driving is a dangerous and scary responsibility, and they want to be prepared, too.You might think teens wouldn�t be on board with GDL, but they are. About half of North Carolina teens said they agree with GDL. Teens recognize that driving is a dangerous and scary responsibility, and they want to be prepared, too.

22. Why parents and teens support GDL Parents worry about their kids Teens understand Minor inconvenience Less than 10% of trips involve more than 1 teen passenger Less than 20% of trips occur after 9 p.m. Limits the most dangerous trips Parents and teens support GDL because they know it�s the best option. Parents worry about their kids, and teens know their parents worry. When your teen starts driving, you might get excited and think, �I�m done with hauling kids around, driving to and from practices and picking my kid up.� It�s a convenience thing. But think of GDL as a balance between safety and convenience. It doesn�t limit all trips � just the most dangerous ones, and just for a short period of time.Parents and teens support GDL because they know it�s the best option. Parents worry about their kids, and teens know their parents worry. When your teen starts driving, you might get excited and think, �I�m done with hauling kids around, driving to and from practices and picking my kid up.� It�s a convenience thing. But think of GDL as a balance between safety and convenience. It doesn�t limit all trips � just the most dangerous ones, and just for a short period of time.

23. Not just for �bad� kids This isn�t a punishment for bad, irresponsible kids. Driving is a difficult task for all teens to learn, and GDL helps them learn in the safest environment possible. Parents don�t want to �get tough� or �crack down� � they want their kids to be safe. This isn�t a punishment for bad, irresponsible kids. Driving is a difficult task for all teens to learn, and GDL helps them learn in the safest environment possible. Parents don�t want to �get tough� or �crack down� � they want their kids to be safe.

24. GDL Restrictions

25. Supporting the GDL Law Set family rules (contract) Comply with passenger restriction and curfew Get permission before leaving (flight plan) Call if flight plan changes Set limits; types of roadways, seat belts, etc.

26. Driver Education requirements Only focuses on passing the written test Six hours behind the wheel doesn�t mean they know how to drive Parent must partner with driving school Service agreement is required at start of program � must detail cost/fees and services provided

27. Simulator Program: �DRIVEWISE� Research has proven that simulator use better prepares novice drivers Four hour program for Randolph teens Held at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy (Hanover Ave) Few times a month Space is limited http://www.rtnj.org/schools

28. Teens and parents should partner Practice, practice and practice Be a role model Avoid same one hour practice Insurance Notify insurance company at permit stage Vehicle selection Safe, low horsepower, etc.

29. Teens and parents should partner Violations No plea downs Impact insurance Three or more events trigger action Driver abstracts Parents of teens under 18 can obtain abstracts (go to MVC website)

30. Teens and parents should partner Continue to drive with teen Monitor progress Expose to varying weather conditions Technology Monitoring devices available

31. Contact information & other pertinent information www.njsaferoads.com www.nj.gov/oag/hts/index.html

32. Speakers / Q &A Please complete your evaluation form and submit it to obtain your certificate of attendance Consider a donation to TAC; this program relies on your donations. Purchase a �SPEEDING KILLS� bracelet Tell your friends and neighbors to attend the next presentation; especially with their 15-16 year old teens