California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
Abstract:In an effort to fight distracted driving and raise public awareness during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is joining with the Office of Traffic Safety and California Highway Patrol to launch an interactive, mobile and online game called “Distraction Zone”that helps educate teen drivers about safe driving. The Distraction Zone game is specifically designed to reinforce key safe driving behaviors like avoiding distractions, being alert, and slowing down when approaching highway work zones.
Publication Date: October 20, 2014
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Topics: Distracted Driving; Safety Campaigns; Software; Teenage Drivers; Work Zone Safety