Teen Safe Driving: A Peer Education Program

On An Average Day In the U.S. …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

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? 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.

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? 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?

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!