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Teen Driver Safety Week
continues until October 22
 
Students experience AT & T's It Can Wait virtual reality
 
Baton Rouge Magnet High students pose with "I Took the Pledge" on their palms. With them is Kenyatta Robertson (middle), the Capital Region Transportation Safety Coalition coordinator. 
October 19, 2016  - It's Day 3 of 4 for the Destination Zero Deaths team promoting teen driver safety this week. Last Monday and Tuesday, the team was in Baton Rouge Magnet High School while today and tomorrow, they're at the Woodlawn High School. Students are provided an opportunity to use AT & T's It Can Wait virtual reality simulator that puts them in the experience of texting and driving, consequently teaching them it's indeed not a safe driving habit. Find all photos here. 
"Distracted driving is an increasingly concerning problem with 70% of people admitting to engaging in smartphone activities while behind the wheel," said Berry Balfour, AT&T Regional Manager. "We encourage everyone who has AT&T to download and use the free DriveMode app. It activates once you're going over 15mph, and will auto-reply to any texts you receive, notifying the sender that you are driving and that you will call or text them back once you get to your destination." 
                           
for Teen Driver Safety Week
 
As part of National Teen Drivers Safety Week, UMC and Louisiana State Police hosted the kickoff of the Sudden Impact Parent Presentation for Driving Schools. Read more.
October 19, 2016  - The Sudden Impact Louisiana program at University Medical Center New Orleans is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote "5 to Drive" rules during the ongoing National Teen Driver Safety Week. This campaign encourages parents to talk to their teen drivers about the rules of the road when they are behind the wheel.
"Parents have a very strong influence on their teens, even as they grow older and become more independent," said Bridget Gardner, RN, Program Director. "The '5 to Drive' campaign offers parents and caregivers some tips and a framework to talk to their teen drivers about dangerous driving behaviors that can end with fatal consequences."  Read more.
  
                           
Louisiana State Police at Tulane today for Industry Career Event
 
LA State Police holds Career Event Day today.
State troopers are at Tulane University today for Industry Career Event to discover young drivers' #pathtothebadge. Louisiana State Police wants the best and brightest men and women to embark on an exciting career as a Louisiana State Trooper. BECOME LA's FINEST, BECOME LSP.
For more information on the qualifications, benefits, and hiring process please visit our LSP recruiting page at www.lsp.org/recruit.html or email [email protected].
 
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It's National Teen Driver Safety Week!
Teens, remember the "5 Rules to Drive", including the golden rule to drive a roundabout, " Don't stop, just slow down and yield to traffic"
The Roundabout Safety Campaign runs until October 28. 
In its continued effort to promote safety for traveling motorists, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is highlighting safety tips and benefits of roundabouts with a nearly three-week safety campaign that will run from October 10 to 28. Read more >
Louisiana Roundabout Safety PSA :30
Louisiana Roundabout Safety PSA :30

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