It’s the start of another school year. Another chance for new beginnings and making a difference in your community. One of the best ways to begin is by starting a Teens in the Driver Seat team and recruiting teens to join the efforts in promoting traffic safety. Diane Shiley knows all about the fast track […]
Jenna Ellsworth, Caldwell High School, June 2019 Teen of the Month
“If we can help save a life, we are doing something worthwhile.” – Jenna Ellsworth Q: Why are you involved in Teens in the Driver Seat®? A: I am involved in Teens in the Driver Seat® because I want to educate my peers and community members about the risks of not only failing to wear […]
8 Safe Driving Tips for the Summer that Everyone Needs to Know
“Prevention and planning may take a little time up front but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown—or worse yet, a highway crash—later.” For most of us, summer is here and basically in full effect! Our partners at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are great about publishing safe driving tips […]
Sabine Lazo, Caldwell High School, May 2019 Teen of the Month
“The single thing that I wish I could change about my friends’ car etiquette is their general disregard for the hazards of driving. ” – Sabine Lazo Q: Why are you involved in Teens in the Driver Seat®? A: I’m involved with Teens in the Driver Seat through my school’s BIM II/BIM Practicum class, which […]
Amanda Martin, C.C. Winn High School, April 2019 Teen of the Month
“I want to do something important that’ll shape the future generations to come.” – Amanda Q: Why are you involved in Teens in the Driver Seat®? A: I rarely drive with a teen behind the wheel because I don’t feel safe or comfortable. This is one of the many reasons why I’m joining the Teens […]
Speak Up and Slow Down!
We all have that one friend that thinks they are on the set of Fast and Furious. Make sure and remind them that they are not Vin Diesel (or his stunt double). They are a teenager that just got a license a few years (or even a few weeks) ago. Speeding increases the time and […]