My son asked me the other day if it is illegal to drive barefoot. I also remember my daughter asking the same question when she was learning to drive. It made me wonder what other random questions teens have and the urban myths and legends floating about. I set out to do a little research and here are some answers to questions you may (or may not) be curious about.
Do you know the rules of the road when it comes to bicycles?
May is National Bike Safety Month. As summer approaches and gas prices continue to rise, we will see many more bikes on the road along with riders of all ages. Do you know the rules of the road when it comes to bicycles?
TDS wins National Safety Council award
The Teens in the Driver Seat program has earned its fourth national award. On October 1 the National Safety Council (NSC) announced the winners of the 2nd annual Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards, sponsored by General Motors.
The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to reducing the number of crashes, injuries and deaths involving teen drivers.
“Many organizations and individuals are taking significant actions to save the lives of our teens and those who share the roads with them,” said Janet Froetscher president
Teeing Off for Teens event huge success
The second annual Teeing Off for Teens TDS golf tournament on July 14 was a huge success. The golf tournament was held to support the continued expansion of TDS efforts across Texas.
First place went to Tray Mounce, Carl McClosky, Jason Fry and David Webster. Second place went to Ron Clark, Michael Jacobs, Tome Immenschuh and Matt Langlinais. Alison Kinser won the award for longest drive, and Randall Dillard won the closest to the pin prize.
Second annual Day at the Capitol big success
Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) students and teacher/sponsors gathered on Thursday, May 6, for the second annual TDS Day at the Capitol.
The group gathered to honor outstanding TDS teams and exceptional teacher/sponsors who won SponStar awards. Honorees received the VIP treatment from Secretary of State Hope Andrade, her staff and TDS staff.
The Day at the Capitol also included a news conference led by TDS Director Russell Henk, State Representative Larry Phillips (vice chairman of the House Transportation Committee)…
Meet the 2010-2011 TDS Advisory Board
The 2010-2011 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members have been selected! The term for the new TAB will begin May 1.
Board members will provide insight on how to engage their peers and sustain their interest in Teens in the Driver Seat, assist in organizing program-oriented events and activities, provide feedback, ideas and opinions on new program materials, safety messages, promotional items and related elements, participate in monthly meetings, and serve as ambassadors and leaders for Teens in the Driver Seat.