According to Allstate Insurance, car crashes caused by teenage drivers are the number one killer of teens in America today, with an estimated 5,000 teenage lives lost each year. This statistic means that one out of every 10 drivers involved in a fatal crash is between the age of 15 and 20. October 21 to 28, 2018 is […]
For high school students, spring is full of milestones – spring break trips, prom, and graduation being highlights that students and their parents look forward to. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it’s also one of the most dangerous times for teens on the road. Texting, underage drinking, and other distractions lead […]
*Written by Susan Watson, marketing and communications for Point of No Return. We are excited to partner with Point of No Return to help raise awareness about teenagers making smart decisions when driving. Do you ever wish you could “rewind” a decision you’ve made? We can try to make amends, change directions, apologize for wrong […]
Traffic crashes are the leading killer of teens in this country. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, each year more than 5,000 teens aged 16-20 are killed in car crashes. National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) believes effective youth prevention programs are teen-led and teen-informed. The NOYS Coalition acknowledges the need to convene, train, and empower […]
The statistics on the dangers of texting and driving are alarming. Even if you are not the one texting and driving, those who choose to engage in this dangerous activity are not only gambling with their own safety, but yours as well. We have highlighted many statistics in our other blogs about texting while driving […]