We all have that one friend that thinks they are on the set of Fast and Furious. Make sure and remind them that they are not Vin Diesel (or his stunt double). They are a teenager that just got a license a few years (or even a few weeks) ago. Speeding increases the time and […]
What is your attitude towards safety in the car?
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill. Have you ever been out on your campus, sharing your message with your peers only to later find them doing the same exact thing you encouraged them NOT to do? While it can be discouraging and frustrating it is totally normal because let’s […]
Applying health theory to traffic safety and your intention to change
By Lisa Minjares-Kyle In my first post to this series, I explained that health and traffic safety go hand in hand. In this post, we are going to apply some of the basic principles of a health theory known as the Theory of Planned Behavior to help guide our understanding of what can help motivate […]
Distraction Medley, more than just cell-phones
By Maddie Graham We know all of you have been harped about texting and driving as much as your mom tells you to wash the dishes. It’s everywhere: on billboards, safety messages at school, even advanced car technology that prevents cell phone use while driving. However, distracted driving is a much larger issue than just […]
Zero Crazy Seat Belt Results – Fall 2018
During the fall of 2018, Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) launched the 6th annual Zero Crazy activity to increase seat belt use among teen drivers and passengers at TDS schools. The activity consists of a pre-observation, three weeks of messaging, a post-observation, and a pizza party for the schools that completed and returned all […]
Youth Transportation Safety Program Awarded Grant from Union Pacific Railroad
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI) Youth Transportation Safety (YTS) Program has been awarded a 3-year grant from Union Pacific Railroad to deliver safety messages to Texas’ youth. Union Pacific is one of America’s leading railroad franchises with operations in 23 states. In 2018, Union Pacific awarded grants through their Community Ties Giving Program, which […]
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