The Real Risks Behind the Wheel — Using Your Voice to Change the Story
Rescheduled to 19 February
Join us virtually!
🕕 3–4 PM Central
🕓 1–2 PM Pacific
🕗 4–5 PM Eastern
An interactive traffic safety workshop for students and teachers
This FREE webinar provides resources and guides students and parents through many important driving and road safety topics. Hosted by a panel of safety advocates, we dive deep into the data, the laws, and the real-life consequences of driving behaviors.
Email us if you have any questions.
Webinar topics include:
The Top Risks for Teen Drivers: A breakdown from AAA on why crashes happen and the importance of advocacy.
Speeding & Street Racing: Why speed is present in 43% of teen crashes and the dangers of "romanticizing" street racing for social media.
Distracted Driving: Understanding the 27-second "cognitive distraction" lingering effect and how to use tools like "Do Not Disturb" to stay focused.
Impaired Driving: A look at how alcohol and drugs (including prescription/over-the-counter) affect reaction time, featuring insights on the 911 Lifeline law and Zero Tolerance.
Health & Habits: Why driving drowsy can be as dangerous as driving with a .08 blood alcohol content (BAC), and why seatbelts remain your #1 line of defense.
Creative PSA Tips: Guidance for students on how to create memorable campaigns for the Streets, Art, SAFE contest.
Panelists include experts from:
SAFE (Streets Are For Everyone)
TCUDPP (Travis County Underage Drinking Prevention Program)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
SRK (Street Racing Kills)
Allie’s Way