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Traffic crashes are the #1 cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24, accounting for 44% of teen deaths in the United States. More than 3,800 young drivers are killed every year in traffic crashes. Approximately 30% of crashes killing young drivers involve alcohol. Young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 represent the largest group of problem drivers on the road.
The Alive at 25 program is focused on young adults between the ages of 15-24. Alive at 25 is designed to be an early intervention program to help prevent traffic violations, collisions, and/or fatalities. Topics addressed include speeding, distractions, aggressive driving, seat belts, impaired driving and other life-or-death issues pertinent to teen drivers. The purpose of this program is to educate young drivers to adopt safer driving practices, take responsibility for their behavior in various driving situations, and to be aware of peer pressure, environmental distractions, State Graduated Drivers License (GDL) requirements and driving hazards in general.
Alive at 25 is a survival course developed by the National Safety Council. Its main objective is to prevent the number of automobile accidents that claim the lives of our teens. Alive at 25 is taught exclusively by trained police officers or driver's education instructors. The course is taught in one 4 hour session which focuses on the behaviors young drivers and passengers display behind the wheel. Students learn about the devastating consequences of practicing risky driving behaviors. Watching interactive videos, sharing driving experiences, and role-playing various driving situations are just some of the ways these valuable lessons are taught. For more information about our Alive at 25 course or the Alive at 25 Parent Program contact the OSC at 405-848-8626 or visit our website for details.
FocusDriven is an advocacy group for victims of motor vehicle crashes involving drivers using cell phones. They work with those who support their mission and want to make our roadways safer for all motorists. FocusDriven helps victims and their families share their experiences in a healing manner that promotes safety and educates others about the tragic outcomes that can result from driving while using a cell phone. FocusDriven encourages those who support their efforts to join them.
Generation tXt is a multi-faceted project designed to help young teens and families practice safe driving, specifically by addressing the hazards of texting/emailing while driving. The project's goals will be accomplished through culturally appropriate educational and advertising campaigns, concerted efforts to change public policy, and promotion of emerging technology which restricts cell phone use while driving.
Numerous public opinion surveys show most drivers believe that using cell phones while driving is dangerous. Indeed, talking on cell phones while driving is estimated to increase crash risk fourfold. Over 50 research studies have shown that using phones while driving is risky. Each year, it results in about 1.6 million crashes, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and thousands of deaths. The National Safety Council aims to prevent these crashes, injuries and deaths due to cell phone use while driving.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), heard America's call to end the dangerous practice of distracted driving on our nation's roadways. Distracted driving is a serious, life-threatening practice and they will not rest until it is stopped. The US DOT are leading the effort but you are the key to preventing distracted driving. The message is simple Ð Put it down!
US DOT will work across the spectrum with private and public entities as well as advocacy groups to tackle distracted driving, and, we will lead by example. They have taken the first steps -- The President's Executive Order has established a new way to approach driving Ð by putting your device down and paying attention to the task at hand. Internally, the department's agencies are already working together to share knowledge and promote a greater understanding of the issue, and identify additional strategies to end distracted driving.
Jennifer Smith has been an advocate against distracted driving since her mother was killed by someone talking on his cell phone while driving in 2008. She is a mother of two girls ages 16 and 4 and works everyday to educate the public about the dangers of cell phone use while driving. She previously served as the President and a co-founding board member of FocusDriven - Advocates for Cell-Free Driving. FocusDriven was the first national nonprofit organization devoted specifically to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Jennifer now travels the nation to give presentations to the public and corporations on the issue and helps families who have lost loved ones find a way to turn their tragedies into action by sharing their stories to save others from the same needless crashes.
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