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September 28, 2023

Advocating for Traffic Safety

Advocating for Traffic Safety Activity

Use the data you’ve collected from other various activities, like your team’s Zero Hero or Annual Surveys, or a reputable research organization’s data and use it to come up with […]

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August 18, 2022

Tabletop Simulator Activity

The Tabletop Simulator is available for schools, in limited areas, to borrow. The simulator offers multiple modules to complete, covering all risks a new driver will encounter. The user can set up a unique User ID and go through all modules, or use one User ID and focus on one risk.

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August 16, 2022

Tablet Activities

The tablets contain multiple videos and one interactive game which students can complete on their own. Videos cover: passing large trucks and buses safely, stopping distances of large trucks and buses, and turning radius of trucks and buses. The interactive games have several sections and challenges. The student must answer questions correctly to get a full code to successfully complete the game.

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April 15, 2022

Kahoot! Challenge Central

Using Kahoot, a game-based learning application, your TDS team will promote an online trivia challenge to be completed by students. Our program has many different Kahoot! challenges to choose from that focus on each of the safe driving risks. Our Take 5 Kahoot! challenges consist of 5 questions, while our other challenges go more in-depth.

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February 1, 2022

New Member Recruitment

 

 

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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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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.

PSA’s, School Bulletins, School Newspapers, Announcements

Throughout the school year plan announcements to broadcast over the PA system. Your team can also write an article and submit to the school paper or website. Articles can also be sent to local news outlets when your team is conducting a big activity or has won an award.

Recall the road memory challenge activity

Recall the Road Memory Challenge

This activity will show the effect of distractions on your ability to pay attention and focus.

Student team with police officer.

Lock-In with Community Partnering

Work with a local business or your school to host a lock-in on one of the most dangerous nights of the year for teen drivers, such as graduation or homecoming. Find sponsors, like a local pizza joint to donate food and drinks.

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