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October 11, 2024

Teens in the Driver Seat 2023-2024 Progress Survey Results

TDS Survey Results 23-24 92% believe it is unacceptable to drive after using marijuana 74% recognize the danger of driving while intoxicated 50% recognize the danger of texting while driving 44% reported driving 10 miles over the speed limit 65% believed it was completely unacceptable to not wear a seat belt 62% reported sleeping less than the necessary 8 hours each night

Each year, TDS conducts a survey to evaluate TDS programming in participating schools. The survey provides great insight on safety topics that our students progress in as well as concepts […]

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August 13, 2024

Real Heroes Wear Seat Belts Bulletin Board

Use the “Real Heroes Wear Seat Belts” bulletin board resources provided in your resource kit to create a bulletin board that provides valuable information and starts a conversation about the importance of buckling up.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Junior High Activities, Seat Belt Activity / seat belts

August 13, 2024

Be a Seat Belt Hero Discussion Guide

This activity is designed to engage your peers in an open dialogue about their attitudes and behaviors regarding seat belt use and talk about the importance of speaking up for your safety, as well as the safety of others. 

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Junior High Activities, Seat Belt Activity / seat belts

August 13, 2024

Seat Belt Hero Day

Be a seat belt hero

Plan a Seat Belt Hero Day where you will set up a table in a high-traffic area and ask your peers to be a hero and wear a (tape) “seat belt” all day to highlight the importance of buckling up.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Junior High Activities, Seat Belt Activity / seat belts

August 13, 2024

Buckle Blitz Race for Safety

This easy-to-conduct activity will bring awareness to the importance of buckling up, every ride, every time.

Article by Andrea Chacon / Activity Categories, Junior High Activities, Seat Belt Activity / seat belts

August 15, 2023

Open House 8: Seat Belts and Conquering Zero Hero

Join us virtually to learn more about the seat belts risk unit and how to complete the Zero Hero – Seat Belts activity! Details: December 5, 2023 3:00pm CT Zoom […]

Article by Andrea Chacon / events, open house, seat belts, zero hero

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