You know teen passengers are risky, here’s why
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
A new study not only shows having another teen in the car is dangerous, but also pin-points why.
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This is your brain. This is your brain on alcohol.
Friday, January 20th, 2012
A look at your brain development and what alcohol can do to it.
Ms. Central Texas is helping spread the word about safety belts
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Kelly Smith, who was just crowned Ms. Central Texas, has a passion for safety belts and has made it her commitment to spread her safety message to others.
Hey parents – want safe teen drivers? Show them how it’s done.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Your kids have been riding in cars their entire lives and well before you even thought about your prince or princess getting a driver’s license, you’ve been teaching them what sort of driver to be. Uh oh.
Study finds certain video games can be linked to risky behavior
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Video games, movies, television, music and other risk-glorifying media has been linked to risky behavior, such as dangerous driving.
Why completing assessments is so important
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Assessments help us secure funding and provide invaluable data to researchers.
We demand safer cars, so why not demand safer drivers
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Major changes require a shift in culture, but it can happen and new laws prevent injuries and deaths, then I’m all for it.
Report finds stricter graduated drivers licensing laws could save 2,000 lives a year
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
A new report by the National Safety Council has found that if all 50 U.S. states instituted comprehensive phased-in driving laws, 2,000 lives could be saved, but some opponents say it’s discriminatory.
Will teens be driving their smartphones?
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Are teens driving less because they would rather spend their time on their smartphones? One car company thinks so and wants to get teens back in the car.
Mixed signals from adults deliver the wrong message to teens
Monday, November 21st, 2011
Teens are constantly being told to not use their phone behind the wheel, but is this the same message they are being shown? Not according to a survey released by State Farm.
Celebrate Drowsy Driving Prevention Week with getting some sleep – you need it!
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Luckily this weekend’s time change is a bit easier for us to handle than the dreaded “Spring Forward,” but we’ll still need a few days to get accustomed.
This Sunday, fall back into being especially careful
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Driving at night is the single biggest risk factor for teen drivers. Here are some facts you should know and tips to help you stay safe behind the wheel at night – especially when the time changes this weekend.
Teens in the Driver Seat honored with GHSA award
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Teens in the Driver Seat® has been honored with a 2011 highway safety award from GHSA, the Peter K. O’Rourke Special Achievement Award.
Tips for not being a scary driver this Halloween
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Staying out on a school night to celebrate with the witches and ax murderers is fun and the highlight of fall. As you plan your night out, remember there are others who are doing the same.