Category: Teen Safety

An excellent video series, produced by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, which explains the 10 Reasons for Failing the Driving Test. Many of the cmmon mistakes that lead to failure of the test are the same mistakes that cause injury related accidents — something that we should all try to avoid! To see the rest of this series, and other DMV videos, click here. Another fascinating video is the DMV Video entitled “Kyle’s Test Drive.”

Last September I posted a blog piece which focused heavily on texting while driving. The situation continues to escalate. Living and driving in Los Angeles really brings to light the flagrant disregard that so many drivers have for their fellow motorists, not to mention pedestrians and bicyclists, whom they do not see when their focus is on texting or dialing on their cell phone. I truly believe that talking on the phone is not so much a distraction as the focus that it requires to text and/or dial while driving. Update: 2009 Law Bans Text Messaging while Driving – See Video… Read More

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (California) has sent a message to young drivers: no text messaging, no cell phone calls, no using laptops. At least not while behind the wheel. Schwarzenegger signed legislation yesterday that will make it illegal for drivers younger than 18 to engage in such activities. Reported in today’s issue of SignOnSanDiego.com. This law will take effect on July 1, 2008. Violators face a fine of $20 for the first offense; $50 for each additional ticket. There is an exemption for emergencies. The article goes on to say: “The dangers of sending text messages via cell phones or other electronic… Read More

This is part 2, Legendary “shock” driving safety film featuring numerous scenes of mutilated cars and injured/dead people and a voiceover lacking in compassion. Produced in cooperation with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and shown to millions of young drivers for over 40 years. CONTENT ADVISORY: Many disturbing scenes of violent deaths and accident scenes; cries of crash victims on soundtrack.

Legendary “shock” driving safety film featuring numerous scenes of mutilated cars and injured/dead people and a voiceover lacking in compassion. Produced in cooperation with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and shown to millions of young drivers for over 40 years. CONTENT ADVISORY: Many disturbing scenes of violent deaths and accident scenes; cries of crash victims on soundtrack.

New studies indicate numerous distractions like cell phones and vehicle passengers put teen drivers at greater risk for fatal car crashes. However, some auto manufacturers like Volvo Cars say they have developed numerous safety systems to help combat this statistic. To prevent drunk driving, the ‘multi lock system’ forces the driver to blow into a built-in breathalyzer before the car engine will start. In addition, a special ignition key limits the car’s speed to ensure further safety.

Within 40,000 people are injured in a construction zone every day due to accident involving automobiles many of these accidents are caused by drivers that aren’t paying enough attention when driving trough the construction zones even though there are plenty of signs warning the drivers about it. A wide variety of traffic control devices are used in construction zones to keep things safe, like signs, cones, drums among many others.Drive on the safe part of the road. For more Driver’s Ed tips visit TeenDrivingCourse.Com/Video

ugust 2006 (Medialink) – It’s the day many parents anticipate with nervous energy – the day their teen gets behind the wheel on their own for the first time. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the crash rate per mile driven by 16 to 19 year olds is four times that of older drivers. As a result, every year more than 5,000 teen deaths occur from car crashes. There are steps parents can take to make their teen a safer driver. A car is not a toy and it’s important to reinforce that a vehicle is for transportation,… Read More