Did you know that according to Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths are motor vehicle related fatalities of ages 5-24. While many factors contribute to this alarming statistic, driver experience is certainly one area of importance to improve our roadway safety. Learn more online here. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,"6,549 people 65 and older were killed in traffic crashes in 2020." Help us keep our roadways and older adults safe online here.

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According to Impact Teen Drivers, 4000 teens die annually from car crashes and another 400K are seriously injured. Learn more about how you can talk with your child(ren) about safely navigating our roadways online here: https://www.impactteendrivers.org/our-programs/parents/

 

How distracted are you on the road? Use the Impact Teen Drivers Wheel of Distraction to see just how distracted you are. https://www.impactteendrivers.org/our-programs/high-school/

 

Take the pledge and drive distraction free. https://www.impactteendrivers.org/pledge/

 

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Impact Teen Driver & Video Resources

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Impact Teen Drivers is an organization dedicated to providing evidence based programs to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries. Among their many resources and programs, they offer a vast library of videos for teens, educators, parents, coaches, etc... Learn more online here.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Regardless of your age, it is important to understand how changes in your body may impact driving ability. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a tool, "Driving Safe While Aging Gracefully" to understand how these changes (i.e. focus, sight, reaction time, etc..) impact driving and how to ensure you are safe no matter your age. Learn more online here. 

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CarFit

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CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults a hands-on approach to determining how well they fit the profile of their vehicle. It is an evidence based approach to ensuring roadway safety and giving participants the tools to controlling their safety in their vehicle. In addition, CarFit provides local community recourses to enhance their safety as drivers and/or increase their mobility in the community. Get involved and learn more online here. 

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https://www.impactteendrivers.org/

https://car-fit.org/

https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/older-drivers