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August 4, 2023

Neon Dress Up Day

Drive bright at night

Dress up for nighttime driving awareness by wearing neon colors to school.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Nighttime and Drowsy Driving Activity

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.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Distraction Activity, Hands-On Activities, Impaired Activity, Nighttime and Drowsy Driving Activity, Seat Belt Activity Leave a Comment

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.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Big Rig Activity, Distraction Activity, Hands-On Activities, Impaired Activity, Nighttime and Drowsy Driving Activity, Ped and Bike Activity, Seat Belt Activity, Speeding Activity Leave a Comment

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.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Distraction Activity, Impaired Activity, Nighttime and Drowsy Driving Activity, Seat Belt Activity, Speeding Activity Leave a Comment

August 8, 2022

Driving Simulator Activity

The DWI Simulator is available for schools to borrow. Its primary focus is on impaired driving and can simulate what driving with a .17 BAC would look like. In addition to a focus on impaired driving, the simulator could also focus on the dangers of distractions (by having the driver text while driving or answer questions), nighttime driving, speeding, and focus on looking out for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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August 5, 2022

Sleep Shocker!

The TDS team will conduct a poll on how many hours their peers slept the night before. The results of the poll will be displayed in the hallway to show how many “drowsy drivers” are walking the halls.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Nighttime and Drowsy Driving Activity Leave a Comment

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Bike & Pedestrian Safety Toolkit

Supporting materials to encourage teens to practice safe walking and biking practices, along with a pre-recorded presentation (Youtube & PDF), Kahoot, and activity sheet.

Street Smart Pedestrian Bingo

Educate students on the dangers of walking distracted, safe bicycle practices, and help increase awareness.

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.

Distracted Driving Prevention Toolkit

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