License To Survive Presented by: Jay Carnes & Mark Mithuen Douglas County Sheriff s Office Theo Mink South Metro Safety Foundation Douglas County Sheriff s Office Douglas County School District South Metro Safety Foundation South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Sponsorship by State Farm Insurance
Overall Goals of Program 1. Permit Process 2. License Phase 3. Teen Driving Liability 4. Addressing The Risks
Permit Process
Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles
Permit Process
GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSING IF YOU START THE PROCESS AT AGE 14 AND 6 MONTHS UP TO 15 AND 6 MONTHS Must first complete a 30 hour Drivers Education Course. Can start coursework at 14 years 6 months. Apply for permit at driving school or at DMV at 15 or older. Must pass written test. Log 50 hours of drive time w/ parents. 10 hours at night. Hold permit for one year. 6 hours of behind the wheel lessons are mandatory if under 16 & 6 months when applying for license. Apply for license after 12 full months of driving with permit. Must pass drive test.
GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSING IF YOU START THE PROCESS AT AGE 15 AND 6 MONTHS UP TO 16 YEARS Must first complete a 4 hour Driver Awareness Program -or- 30 hour Drivers Education Course Apply for permit at driving school or at DMV. Must pass written test. Log 50 hours of drive time w/ parents. 10 hours at night. Hold permit for one year. Optional 6 hours of behind the wheel lessons Apply for license after 12 full months of driving with permit. Must pass drive test.
GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSING IF YOU START THE PROCESS AT AGE 16 OR 17 No training required to obtain permit. Apply for permit at driving school or at DMV. Must pass written test. Log 50 hours of drive time w/ parents. 10 hours at night. Hold permit for one year. Optional 6 hours of behind the wheel lessons Apply for license after 12 full months of driving with permit. Must pass drive test.
What Documents Are Needed to Get a Permit? 2 Forms of ID Certified Birth Certificate Social Security Card Passport Proof of Insurance 2 Documents proving your residence Proof of enrollment in state approved driver program DMV Vision Test DMV Written Test Affidavit of Liability DR 2460
The License Phase
Purpose of Graduated Driver Licensing Laws Help teenagers gain important driving skills while restricting high risk situations. Control the permitting and licensing process.
Teen Driving Restrictions Passengers First 6 months No one under 21 After the first 6 months One passenger under 21. Only one passenger in front seat.
Teen Passengers Two or more peer passengers more than triples the risk of a fatal crash with a teen at the wheel 13
Teen Driving Restrictions Seat Belts All occupants must wear seatbelts
Fatal Teen Driving Crashes 55% of teens weren t wearing Seat Belts!
Teen Driving Restrictions Cell Phones No cell phone usage while driving if under 18.
True or False? Drivers under age 18 can legally use voice-activated functions on a phone while driving 17
FALSE! Absolutely no phone use while driving for those under age 18 18
Distracted Driving 51% of teens admit to sending or receiving text messages while driving. 66% admit to using their cell phone while driving.
Texting Challenge 1. Begin with phone in your hand, turned on 2. At the sound of the horn, pull up a contact 3. Text the message Home in 10 4. Say DONE when you are ready to hit SEND 20
Home in 10 Average text = 4.6 seconds 4.6 seconds @ 55mph = 100 yards 21
Teen Driving Restrictions Curfews No driving from midnight to 5 a.m. Exceptions Signed statement work or school Parent present in the vehicle Medical emergency
Fatal Teen Driving Crashes 41% occur between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am!
Zero Tolerance for Impaired Driving
What Single Factor Increases the Accident Rate for Teens by 300%? A Powerful Car Two Teens in Car Not Signaling Loud Music
Teen Driving Liability
Consequences
Teens In Fatal Crashes 63% 31% 39% of teen passenger deaths were caused by teen drivers! of teens were alcohol or drug impaired of male drivers age 15-20 were speeding.
Tickets and Court A person in violation of the GDL requirements commits a traffic infraction punishable by: 8 to 24 hours of community service; Minimum fine of $65; and an assessment of two license suspension points per infraction.
Total License Points Drivers Under 18 = 6! Speeding ticket 10 19 MPH over limit 4 points GDL Infraction Person in Car 2 points GDL Infraction Person in Car 2 points GDL Infraction Person in Car 2 points 4 6 8 10! LICENSE
Legal Liability - The driver can be charged with misdemeanors or felonies as a result of a crash. Incarceration Removal of driving privileges Fines Insurance Loss of coverage Large premium increases
Civil Liability Civil awards can force the family to pay for medical expenses of victims. Compensate families of victims. Civil liability can also award other damages. Results All family assets confiscated, income garnished for as long a necessary to pay award. (Family left enough money to live at the poverty level.)
Insurance State minimum is not enough, consider an umbrella policy. Evaluate assets and ability to pay judgment. Parents citation history and teen driver history affect ability to obtain an umbrella policy.
Addressing the Risks
Parent Involvement A key factor in saving teen lives!
Research on teen driving with limited parent involvement showed: Traffic violations 4X more likely Car crashes 7X more likely Study Details: Bruce G. Simons-Morton, Eddy., MPH, and colleagues.
Sign a parent-teen driving contract, for licensed Teen Drivers! Consider keeping the restrictions in place at least 12 months if not longer UNSUPERVISED DRIVING PRIVILEGES LIMITS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NIGHTTIME Sundown 9 pm 11 pm 12 pm TEEN PASSENGERS 0 0 1 1 ROAD TYPES Neighborhood Local Local Most WEATHER Dry Light Moisture Light Moisture Most Conditions OTHER: Recommended Time in Effect First 3 months after licensure Next 3 months Next 3 months Next 3 months
Distracted Driving Apps Text Ninja Drive Beehive
Type of Car for Your Teen Safety Systems Safest Car You Can Afford Roll-Over Ratings https://www.nhtsa.gov/ratings
First Time Behind the Wheel!? How to sit in the car Seat belt Adjust mirrors Location of controls
What to Watch for Behind the Wheel Steering Shuffle Steering Brakes Skid Recovery
Supervised Drive Time 50 50 hours hours over over 1 1 year year < < 1 1 hour hour per per week week How How long How long does long does it does it take it take to take to become to become proficient? become proficient? proficient? 50 hours not enough!
More Things To Teach Your Teen! Setting up parking lot practice! Ask permission.
More Things To Teach Your Teen! How do you teach passing?
More Things To Teach Your Teen! What to teach about intersections.
More Things To Teach Your Teen! Teaching Backing.
More Things To Teach Your Teen! Expose your teen driver to all road conditions.
More Things To Teach Your Teen!
TEENS ARE AT GREATER RISK! The solution... Parent Involvement & GDL We will email you a survey tomorrow, please help us improve this program by completing the survey!