Teen Driving

Conversations you need to have before the driving begins!

"Most people define an accident as something unpredictable or unavoidable. But that’s not an accurate way to describe the majority of roadway incidents. When someone is texting, following too closely, speeding, or driving impaired, the resulting harm isn’t random — it’s caused." Carol Lucio of SADD

Graduation and Summer = driving, parties and fun!!

During graduation season, when emotions run high and schedules are busy, staying focused behind the wheel is essential: 

• Put phones on “Do Not Disturb” or silence notifications while driving
• Limit the number of passengers, especially at night
• Stay alert, obey speed limits, and buckle up every time

Remember:

• “Buzzed” driving is impaired driving
• Mixing substances significantly increases crash risk
• Legal consequences are serious and long-lasting
• One poor decision can impact families and communities forever

*SADD

AlWhat causes teens to make risky decisions behind the wheel—and how can parents, schools, and communities help change the outcome before tragedy strikes? In this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, we sit down with Taylor Small of Students Against Destructive Decisions to discuss the powerful Shifting Gears program and the growing challenges facing young drivers today. From distracted driving, THC and alcohol use and peer pressure to prevention strategies that truly connect with students, Taylor shares how SADD is helping teens make smarter, safer decisions both on and off the road. This conversation offers practical insight for parents,

educators, and anyone who cares about protecting young lives. Learn how education, leadership, and open conversations can help shift the culture around teen driving and empower students to make choices that save lives.

Through a national network of student-led chapters in high schools and colleges, SADD provides educational, engaging programming rooted in over four decades of expertise. Our chapters mobilize teens, engage parents, and activate communities around critical issues including traffic safety, substance use prevention, and personal health and safety.

www.SADD.org

Parents are the most powerful influencers in a teen's life. We need to use this influence in creating the healthiest protective factors for our teens.

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