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September 27, 2024

Focus Factor

This activity can be used to learn about the dangers of distracted driving and how you can speak up as a passenger. This activity can be completed individually or as a team and is a quick and easy activity that requires minimal materials.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Activity Sheets, Distraction Activity, Junior High Activities / activity, distracted driving

November 9, 2023

Governors Highway Safety Association Calls Out Teens in the Driver Seat

GHSA Report Cover 2023

What’s driving these fatal crash declines? Graduated driving licensing, parental involvement, driver education and training, impactful peer-to-peer programs, and vehicle technology and teen-specific apps. In discussing peer-to-peer programs, authors called out the Teens in the Driver Seat program (see page 23 of the report) and the positive impact it has had.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News

October 24, 2023

Seat Belt Relay

Seat Belt Relay activity

A fast-paced game to show how easy it is to buckle up.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / High School Activities, Junior High Activities, Seat Belt Activity / relay, seat belt

September 8, 2023

Bike & Pedestrian Safety Toolkit

Supporting materials to encourage teens to practice safe walking and biking practices, along with a pre-recorded presentation (Youtube & PDF), Kahoot, and activity sheet.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Activity Sheets, High School Activities, Junior High Activities, Online Activity, Ped and Bike Activity, Social Distancing Activity / bike safety, pedestrian safety; distractions

August 4, 2023

Are You Scared of the Dark Games

Are you scared of the dark

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.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / High School Activities, Nighttime Driving Activity

August 4, 2023

Drive Bright at Night Neon Dress Up Day

Drive bright at night

Dress up for nighttime driving awareness by wearing neon colors to school.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Activity Sheets, High School Activities, Nighttime Driving Activity

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