Students who signed a pledge to
“hang up their cell phones and drive” received a t-shirt with the same
slogan.
“Don’t Drive Intexticated” -- a great way to
educate the teens on the dangers of text messaging while driving.
Local TV and radio stations ran segments highlighting the
school’s program.
The 10 safe driving commandments were printed on wallet cards
and distributed to students.
Students in golf carts attempted to drive an obstacle course
while typing a text message.
School slogan: “Everyone on the Road is Somebody’s Loved One”
so drive safely.
Illinois state officials are crediting Ford Motor Company Fund's
Driving Skills for Life (DSFL)
and Allstate’s “Keep the Drive”
programs for
helping reduce the state's teen auto fatalities
by 52
percent reduction thus far in 2008.
Teen fatalities in the state fell
from 82 in the
first 6 months of 2007 to 39 during the
same period in
2008. Here are some ideas
from last year’s applicants.
A poster contest was held and the winning design made into
posters. School assemblies were held promoting safe driving habits and
decision making. Safety belt checks were conducted with rewards to
those in compliance. Public service announcements (PSAs) were
developed for pre-prom season to promote safe driving.
An Allstate agent came to the school and discussed the
graduated driver's licensing and insurance laws. Pamphlets and fliers
were distributed at the local grocery stores.
Schools conducted pre- and post-safety belt surveys and
post-surveys showed a great improvement with more teens wearing their
safety belts.
Advertised in a local newspaper and radio station. Conducted
car seat inspections with Illinois State Police. A putt-putt course
was used to test knowledge of safety belt facts and students who were
"caught" wearing their safety belts received prizes.
Placed a billboard in high traffic areas of community. Posters
with the same message as billboard were created and displayed
throughout the school and community. Prizes were awarded to drivers
who were observed practicing safe driving.
Extensive local community involvement: messages were posted on
commerce and bank boards, on receipts from the grocery store, on
t-shirts, flash drives and local radio stations promoted safe driving.
