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January 27, 2023

2021 TDS Virtual Summit Sessions

Teens across the country tuned in during the month of May 2021 to hear from experts in traffic safety in our 2021 Virtual Summit! This unique opportunity allowed us to […]

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September 28, 2022

Zero Hero – Distracted Walkers Summary of Results 2021 – 2022

During the 2021-2022 school year, Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS)launched the 1st annual Zero Hero activity to decrease electronic device use among teen pedestrians. Take a look at the results!

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September 28, 2022

Zero Hero – Seat Belts Summary of Results 2019 – 2022

During the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years, Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) launched the 7th, 8th, and 9th annual Zero Hero activities to increase seat belt use among teen drivers and passengers at TDS schools. Take a look at the results!

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September 28, 2022

Zero Hero – Distracted Driving Summary of Results 2019 – 2022

During the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years, Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) supported an activity at TDS schools to decrease electronic device use among teen drivers who transport students. Take a look at the results!

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August 22, 2022

Speak (C)up! Not Everyone Is Doing It

This fun cup-stacking activity can be used to bring awareness to impaired driving and help you start a conversation with your peers about the negative effects impairment has on a person’s ability to complete simple tasks and how teens can speak up for their safety.

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August 22, 2022

Promise ZER0.0 Pledge Signing

This activity will help your team bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving and help encourage your peers to speak up for safety and promise to always drive sober. At the conclusion of the activity, post your banner in a high-traffic area on your campus to remind your peers of their commitment to never drive impaired.

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