1. How one mistake behind the wheel can change your life forever... Traumatic Brain Injury

2. Brain Injury is unpredictable and so are its consequences. It can affect who we are, the way we think, act and feel. It can change everything about us in a matter of seconds…

3. TBI is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain. --Brain Injury Association

5. Motor vehicle traffic crashes make up 20% of TBI cases

6. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.

7. Males are about 1.5 times as likely as females to sustain a TBI * Source – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

8. Even bright, mature teenagers sometimes do irresponsible things But it’s not entirely their fault The brain doesn’t finish developing until the early 20’s

9. The Frontal Lobe It is used for: decision making problem solving understanding consequences of actions

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13. Age 23 Addicted to speeding Repeatedly warned by his mother to slow down David

15. Age 18 Never took driver education Licensed 1 month Adora

17. Age 24 Never took driver ed Road known for crashes Weather conditions / rainy Kelley

19. Age 17 “Just” a passenger Driver couldn’t see around curve Driver was inattentive / talking Amy

22. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE KEY

23. Driver education is CRITICAL! Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws have been proven effective at reducing teen crashes. Driver education works better when it is coupled with GDL laws.

24. Don't drive like you own the road. Drive like you own the car.

26. The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. REMEMBER… JST DRV! JST DRV! Keep your, HANDS on the wheel, EYES on the road, and your MIND on driving.

27. “No Way Back” is FREE To download or order programs log on to: www.nrsf.org