“After losing two classmates in a car accident, I found myself taking driving more seriously. I want to be a part of something that helps people, like myself, realize the dangers and reconsider their actions without having to learn by the cost of someone else.” – Breanna Fanta Q: If you could change one thing […]
A Small School With Big Achievements
Toombs County High School’s FCCLA team has been a successful Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) program team for the past five year. They have won awards from both Georgia FCCLA and TDS for their work in spreading the message of safe teen driving. This year, they achieved All-Stars status and earned $1,000 from TDS. […]
General Motors supports teen driver safety by awarding a grant to the Teens in the Driver Seat Program
As part of National Teen Driving Safety Week, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Program is announcing that a generous grant from General Motors (GM) will help TDS reach even more teen drivers with its safety messaging next year. These funds will support ongoing outreach efforts in Texas, where TDS was […]
Daniel Shin, Chattahoochee High School, October 2019 Teen of the Month
“Firstly, wear seat belts!!!!” – Daniel Shin Q: If you could change one thing about the way your friends drive/ride in the car, what would it be? A: Firstly, wear seat belts!!!! I am really just petrified and curious as to why a lot of them don’t so I’m always sure to remind them of […]
Shianne Hackle, Toombs County High School, September 2019 Teen of the Month
“Safe driving is good driving.” – Shianne Hackle Q: If you could change one thing about the way your friends drive/ride in the car, what would it be? A: My friends tend to drive with the radio on blast, and they often change the songs on their phone while driving. I would recommend making a […]
Small Steps = Big Wins: How Effective Community Outreach Proves to be Best in Small Doses
For the past nine years, Pepperell High School’s SADD/TDS team (Student Against Destructive Decisions/Teens in the Driver Seat), in Floyd County, Georgia, has planned and conducted a Safe Driving Expo in their community. They planned for months, partnered with local law enforcement, invited local safety partners and businesses, and organized entertainment such as local bands, […]