Teens and young drivers are overrepresented in motor vehicle accidents. From the years 1999 to 2019, the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24 involved motor vehicle traffic. … [Read more...] about The Visual Behavior and Performance of Young Drivers in Construction Zones and Nighttime Driving
Teenage Drivers
Oklahoma Work Zone Safe
In this course, Oklahoma drivers ages 15 to 19 will learn key principles that will make Oklahoma work zones safer for both the drivers and workers. There are three key principles in work zone safety: … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Work Zone Safe
California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
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 … [Read more...] about California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and the National Organizations for Youth Safety kicked off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in Washington, D.C. this week. As part of the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
New Ad Campaign Focuses on Work Zone Safety
Each year, spring signals the start of construction season across western Wisconsin. To remind drivers to stay alert when driving through work zones, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation … [Read more...] about New Ad Campaign Focuses on Work Zone Safety
Teaching Teens About Work Zones
Presented in the classroom by VRTBA members and VDOT professionals, the program teaches young drivers about the critical importance of safe driving in work zones. A great teacher's guide and the … [Read more...] about Teaching Teens About Work Zones