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October 28, 2020

Delilah Lopez, C.C. Winn High School, October 2020 Teen of the Month

“If life hits you with a challenge, don’t ever give up — come back stronger.” Delilah Lopez, age 15. Q: Why are you involved in the Teens in the Driver […]

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

October 27, 2020

Nighttime & Drowsy Driving Prevention Toolkit

For more Distracted Driving Activity ideas, use the Filter Activities panel on the right.   Program schools my contact your regional rep to set up your team’s own Kahoot Challenge. […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Nighttime Driving Activity, Online Activity, Social Distancing Activity

October 22, 2020

Teens in the Driver Seat 2019-2020 Progress Survey Results

Each year, TDS conducts a survey to evaluate TDS programming in participating schools. This year’s survey participation did drop due to COVID-19, but also provided some great insight on safety topics that our students progressed in as well as concepts our youth could use additional education around. Survey results showed that 63% of students recognized the severe danger in 4 risk areas.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News

September 17, 2020

General Motors Continues Support to Teens in the Driver Seat

This will be the second year of partnering and will support ongoing outreach efforts in Texas, where TDS was born, as well as Georgia, California, and Colorado. The grant will also help TDS continue outreach in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee and will provide new programming support in Kentucky, New York, and Arizona.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News / general motors, partners

September 17, 2020

Sarai Rocha, C.C. Winn High School, September 2020 Teen of the Month

“Teens are not invincible. By driving recklessly, teens are putting themselves and others in serious danger.” – Sarai Rocha, age 15. Q: Why are you involved in the Teens in […]

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

August 13, 2020

Large Truck and Bus Safety Toolkit

Truck and Bus GA resource kit

Supporting materials to encourage teens to practice safe walking, biking, and driving around large trucks and buses. Includes posters, animations, social media kit and trivia.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Big Rig Activity, Online Activity, Social Distancing Activity, Social Media Kit

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More Ways for Teens to Be Involved

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  • You in the Driver Seat Safe Driving App
  • Teen of the Month
  • Driving the Message Poster & Video Contest
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