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August 13, 2024

Risk Games

Teens are at a stage in life that is full of risks, both healthy and unhealthy. It’s important to be able to tell the difference between the two.

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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

VR Goggles

The VR goggles are available for schools, in limited areas, to borrow. The VR goggles offer multiple modules to complete, covering some of the risks a new driver will encounter.

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August 18, 2022

Distracted Perfection

Distracted Perfection is available for schools to borrow. This fun, easy-to-do activity quickly demonstrates a person’s susceptibility to distraction, giving you the opportunity to talk about how distractions interfere with your ability to perform driving tasks and increase crash risk. Many people believe they can multitask while driving without it impacting their driving ability; this activity shows the affect of distractions in a safe and fun environment.

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August 16, 2022

Distract-A-Match

Distract-A-Match is available for schools to borrow. This activity helps you demonstrate a person’s susceptibility to distraction and how this could interfere with their ability to perform driving tasks and increase crash risk. Many people believe they can multitask while driving without it impacting their driving ability; this activity shows the effect of distractions in a safe and fun environment.

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August 15, 2022

What Would You Do? Risk Scenarios

This activity is a great way to bring awareness to 5 of the top risks for teen passengers and drivers. The scenarios will immerse students in real-life situations, which they may face as drivers or passengers, challenging them to understand the consequences of their decisions without any actual danger.

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Be the Light – Nighttime Bulletin Board Activity

Bulletin boards in high-traffic areas provide you with a great opportunity to reach your peers. Use the “Be the Light” bulletin board resources provided in your resource kit to create a bulletin board that provides valuable information and starts a conversation about the risks of driving at night, and tips on how to be safe. These materials are designed to be cut out and displayed on a bulletin board, window, or another high-traffic area on your campus(minimum 4′ x 6′ area).

Commit-mint Cards

TDS student leader(s) will hand out Commit-Mints safety cards saying “Thanks for your commit-mint to always buckle up.”

Let’s Talk… Impaired Driving Prevention

This activity will help you facilitate a guided discussion with your peers to address their attitudes and behaviors around impaired driving and starts a conversation about the negative effect impairment has on car crashes and how teens can speak up for their safety.

Be A Lifesaver! Activity

TDS student leader(s) will hand out safety cards with Lifesaver candy attached. Cards can have Lifesaver messaging.

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