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August 19, 2021

Ride With Me Social Media Toolkit

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Article by Christy Thomas / Activity Categories, Distraction, Impaired, Online Activity, Seat Belts, Social Distancing Activity, Social Media Kit, Speed

May 17, 2019

8 Safe Driving Tips for the Summer that Everyone Needs to Know

“Prevention and planning may take a little time up front but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown—or worse yet, a highway crash—later.” For most of […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Distraction, Impaired, News, Nighttime Drowsy, Seat Belts, Speed / car safety, nhtsa Leave a Comment

May 19, 2017

Zero Crazy Seat Belt Results – Fall 2016

Texas TDS schools have reached over 90% seat belt usage rate.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News, Seat Belts / fall 2016, seat belt observations, Zero Crazy Leave a Comment

September 13, 2016

Choosing the Right Seat for Your Small Passenger

girl in car seat

It’s not enough to know how to properly install a car seat if you’re transporting young passengers. You should also know if you have them in #TheRightSeat. Car seats, booster seats, and seat belts are often used incorrectly and every 33 seconds in 2014, one child under 13 was involved in a crash.

Article by Gabriella Medina / News, Seat Belts / buckle up, child passenger safety, seat belts, the right seat Leave a Comment

February 3, 2016

Summary of Fall 2015 Zero Crazy Results

During the Fall of 2015, Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) launched the annual Zero Crazy activity to increase seat belt use among teen drivers and passengers at TDS schools.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News, Seat Belts / cup points, gift card, observation, seat belt activity, Zero Crazy Leave a Comment

October 2, 2015

October Focus – Seat Belts

You’re a great driver, right? You feel like you’re in control and wrecks only happen with other drivers who aren’t as great behind the wheel as you are. Don’t most […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News, Seat Belts / click it or ticket, facts, safety belt, seat belt, stats Leave a Comment

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