Montana Traffic Safety Engaging Teens and Parents 2015

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1 Montana Traffic Safety Engaging Teens and Parents 2015 Montana Distracted and Impaired Driving Fran Penner Ray Montana Traffic Education Director Harold Lair MT DRIVE Instructor 8,442 Road Departure Fatal and Injury Crashes in Rural Montana ( ) Tired drivers leave one tell-tale sign. No skid marks. DRIVE FRESH. NZ Source: safely/fatigue/ Where should you search and what should you do about your speed? Montana Teen Driver Education Curriculum Real world driving scenarios Learner centered activities Driver decision points Find Solve Control Why is there a flashing light? Module 4.3 Urban Driving update project funded by OPI and MDT 1

2 Traffic Education Teachers Educator License Acceptable Driving Record Initial 8 credits 4 more with each renewal until TE endorsement. ARM Problem solving Critical thinking Communication Teamwork Research Use of Technology Raising the Bar 8 Graduated Driver License (GDL) 50 hours 10 at night The Starting Line is knowing the Rules of the Road then it s time to practice Graduated Driver License (GDL) Learner s License Driving experience develops competence Supervised Driving 50 hours with 10 hours at night, minimum of six months Seat Belts required No alcohol, drug or traffic violations GDL First Year Restricted License Seatbelts required for everyone all the time Passengers First 6 months only one Second 6 months up to 3 Best Practices: No passengers Highest lifetime crash risk is in the first year of independent driving. Lowest risk is when driving with parent/guardian. Night restrictions 11:00 PM 5:00 AM Best Practices: The real risk is darkness

3 Beware of Invisible Cows GDL What are critical driving errors for learner teen drivers? Speed control Hazard detection and avoidance Lane management problems Timely braking Negotiating curves Intersection and left turns Following distance These factors cause crashes, but what kills? Not wearing a seat belt Montana Graduated Driver License (GDL) effective July 1, 2006 Children s Hospital of Philadelphia: Research: Accid Anal Prev Nov;72:433 9 Spring Break Road Trip Dust Storm in Idaho Monida Pass Whiteout I 15 Boulder Hill Closed 3

4 GDL First Year Restricted License CAN I BORROW THE CAR? The conversation starter that might keep a teen from crashing Sharing a car gives parents the opportunity to: review house rules help with trip decisions provide support on peer pressure Recommend that teens ask for the keys at least for the first 6 12 months Children s Hospital of Philadelphia 20 What kind of driver are you raising? 23 4

5 Western Australia: Belts Are we there yet? 28 How many distractions are too many? MT Teen Driver Education Module 6.1 Distracted Driving 5

6 Technology Roundup Over half of Montana teens report texting while driving 2011and 2013 Results Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Distracted Eyes off the Road This truck is the aftermath of a 2013 distracted driving crash in eastern Montana. A 20 year old driver from Sidney, MT was killed in the rollover. Her sister has presented the video and her story at Richland County high schools. Nursing Students from Montana State University worked with Gallatin City County Health Department and Bozeman High School on a Red Thumb Campaign 6

7 Montana Students Take Action to Curb Cell Phone Use While Driving YD 4 Distracted Driving School Administrators must register before October 25 Teen Peer to Peer Traffic Educations Projects Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Grants up to $1000 in coordination with MBI and FCCLA Montana School Guard Crossing Training Montana Bike Laws updated HB280 ARM Vehicles may cross center line to pass Develop good driving skills with Driver Education and GDL Buckle up Don t drive impaired Avoid distractions Speed Control You can t beat physics. Slow Down 7