Teens in the Driver Seat

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Buckle Blitz Race for Safety

High School and Junior High School Activity
This easy-to-conduct activity will bring awareness to the importance of buckling up, every ride, every time. It can be used during non-class times or as a classroom activity.

 Items Needed
  • Downloadable Buckle Blitz Word Cards & Question/Answer Key for announcers
    (for each team, print a set of cards + one Q/A Key)
  • Tape (to mark the start/finish line and lanes for each team)
  • Tables (optional)
  • Seat belt-focused tattoos/stickers or other giveaway items found in your resource kit to reward winners

 Steps
  1. You will need a TDS team member to serve as master of ceremonies to explain the rules, start the game, and declare the winner. You will also need TDS team members to serve as announcers for each team.
  2. Download and print the Buckle Blitz Word Cards (a set for each team) and Question/Answer key (one for each team announcer).
  3. Mark the start/finish line and designated lanes for each team. Ensure there is enough space for teams to run safely.
  4. Lay out the Buckle Blitz cards for each team face up 15-20 feet away from the starting line, either on the floor or on a table.
  5. Divide students into teams of equal size. Assign an announcer to each team.
  6. Signal the start of the game. The announcer for each team will read the first fill-in-the-blank question to the first player.
  7. The players run from the starting line to the Buckle Blitz Word Cards and search for the correct answer to the question. The player runs back to the announcer and shows them their answer.
  8. If the player chooses the correct answer, they tag in their next teammate. If they chose the incorrect answer, they must run back to the cards and search for the correct answer.
  9. Continue until all teams answer the questions correctly. Reward players with a TDS give-away item from your resource kit.
  10. Take photos during the activity and share them, along with information on distracted driving, on your school’s social media channels and/or website.
  11. Complete an activity form to get All-Star credit.

Don’t Forget
The goal of this activity is to promote seat belt safety awareness and teamwork among your peers. Speaking up for safety can be fun.

 Make it GREAT
  • Research seat belt safety or any of the other risks TDS covers and create new questions so you can play again.
  • Host this activity for other campus organizations and teams as a way to talk about traffic safety around campus.