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October 1, 2021

Ximena Chapa, Eagle Pass High School, October 2021 Teen of the Month

“”Whether you’re driving or riding, put your phone down.” Ximena Chapa, Age 15 Q: Why are you involved in the Teens in the Driver Seat® program and what do you […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Teen of the Month / Teen of the Month Leave a Comment

September 6, 2021

Does Your Teen Text While Driving? Now There’s An App For That.

Prevention – in the form of personal responsibility – can help us contain the public health crisis of COVID-19, and it can do the same with the epidemic of distracted driving.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Distraction, News / app, distract, text

September 1, 2021

Mariana Dykes, Toombs County High School, September 2021 Teen of the Month

“When you’re behind the wheel, pay attention to your surroundings and the many lives in your hands.” Mariana Dykes, Age 15 Q: Why are you involved in the Teens in […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Teen of the Month / Teen of the Month Leave a Comment

August 30, 2021

Big Rig Events

TDS can help with truck safety outreach at your school or community event. Take a look at the resources we can provide.

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June 15, 2021

Escape the Risk

An interactive online game focused on pedestrian and bicycling safety around large trucks and buses.

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June 1, 2021

Sebastian Legorreta, Eagle Pass High School June 2021 Teen of the Month

“We have too many things ahead of us to cut our life short just for a moment of fun.” Sebastian Legorreta, Age 17 Q: Why are you involved in the […]

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More Ways for Teens to Be Involved

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  • Teen of the Month
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  • Take the Pledge to Keep Our Drive Alive
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