60% of all teen deaths in car accidents are alcohol related
Did You Know?
Nearly 2 out of every 5 Americans
will be involved in an alcohol related traffic crash, with over 40% resulting in a fatality.
The first six months after getting a license are the most dangerous times for any driver and risks remain high during the first year.
Lap/shoulder seat belts, when used, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat occupants by 45 percent.
The leading cause of death in all crashes is speeding.
40,000 people die each year in car accidents. It is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 35.
60% of all teen deaths in car accidents are alcohol-related. Teen alcohol use kills about 6,000 people each year. This is more than all illegal drugs combined. One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime.
1-in-4 crash fatalities in the United States involve a 16 to 24 year-old.
Until young drivers turn 25, their crash risk remains 2-to-3 times higher than that of adults.
Buckle Up!
It's the smart thing to do!
The Illinois African-American Family Commission has partnered with the African-American Family Research Institute, State Farm Insurance, and the Illinois State Police to co-sponsor a series of exhibitions & workshops to improve traffic safety and increase seat belt usage among teen drivers.
Students utilize the Driving Simulator
Students participating in driving activities
Illinois State Police Seat Belt Convincer (Funded by State Farm)
The goal of the “Don’t Be Lame - Be Safe” Teen
Driver Safety Initiative is to increase traffic safety awareness and
safety belt usage among teens, high school students and young adult
drivers as well as to educate and prepare potential teen drivers.
The purpose of this initiative is to provide
information on safe driving, the importance of wearing seat belts, the
hazards of distracted driving and driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
Traffic safety exhibitions and workshops have included the following:
An interactive driving simulator
Educational materials
Controlled impact-Seat Belt Enforcer (Crash simulator)
Roll Over simulator
Impaired vision goggles
Traffic safety and awareness surveys
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Avoid Distracted Driving!
Keep your hands on the wheel.
Don't take your eyes off the road.
Keep your mind focused and concentrate on your driving.
Pull over to a safe place for texting, emails or phone calls or just turn off your phone
before you drive.
Don't change CD's, change radio stations, watch DVD's or use other devices while you are driving.
Child Passenger Protection Act
Any person transporting a child under 8 years of age in a non-commercial vehicle must properly secure him or her in an appropriate child restraint system.
The parent or legal guardian of a child under 8 years of age must provide a child restraint to any person who transports his or her child.
A child weighing more than 40 pounds may be transported in the back seat while wearing only a lap belt if the back seat is not equipped with a lap and shoulder belt.
Buckle Up Backseat Passengers!
A new law goes into effect January 2012 requiring that backseat passengers also fasten their safety belt.
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