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January 9, 2017

How To Be The Perfect Sidekick, A Safe Teen Passenger

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As a passenger, you may feel your role is simple – keep flipping stations to avoid commercials, talk about your day, and help the driver follow GPS directions. While these […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / distractions, teen passenger

November 15, 2016

Nationwide Spike in Teen Driving Deaths Inspires Rally for Road Safety Event

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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading killer of teens in America. Teen drivers are 1.6 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than their adult counterparts, and […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / Georgia, national teen driver safety week, press release 1 Comment

November 14, 2016

Teens in the Driver Seat® Launches Teen Driver App to Curb Distracted Driving Among Teen Drivers

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On October 18, 2016, as part of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), teen advocates of Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) and program staff launched Teen Driver, a […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News 1 Comment

October 14, 2016

Tales Out of School

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75 Percent of Teens Say Their Parents Drive Distracted If you’re a parent, you want to teach your kids to be smart and safe behind the wheel. It’s right there […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / Aceable, distracted driving, parents, survey Leave a Comment

September 13, 2016

Choosing the Right Seat for Your Small Passenger

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It’s not enough to know how to properly install a car seat if you’re transporting young passengers. You should also know if you have them in #TheRightSeat. Car seats, booster seats, and seat belts are often used incorrectly and every 33 seconds in 2014, one child under 13 was involved in a crash.

Article by Gabriella Medina / News, Seat Belts / buckle up, child passenger safety, seat belts, the right seat Leave a Comment

August 11, 2016

6 Ways to be Late on Your First Day of School

What’s your mode of transportation to school this year? Maybe you plan to walk, ride your bike or carpool with your neighbor. No matter how you plan to get to school […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / back to school, bike, carpool, ride, safety, school zone, walk Leave a Comment

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