National Teen Driver Safety Week

Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Best Cars for Teens - Information Every Parent Needs

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The time eventually comes when most teens need their own vehicle, whether it is for driving to school, work, activities or even heading off to college. Oftentimes parents feel overwhelmed with the choices available and the many factors they need to consider, from budget to safety features and beyond. To help guide parents as they make these important decisions and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15 – 21, 2023), the experts at Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, created 2023's Best Cars for Teens: The List Every Parent Needs. The list includes recommended used cars at various price points, along with helpful advice and things parents should consider as they make this major purchase decision.

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  • To help guide parents as they make these important decisions and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15 – 21, 2023), the experts at Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, created 2023's Best Cars for Teens: The List Every Parent Needs .
  • "When it comes to considering the right vehicle for your teen driver, it's all about safety," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book.
  • Advice for Parents of Teen Drivers: DON'Ts
    Don't buy certain types of vehicles for new teen drivers, per the Kelley Blue Book experts.
  • When creating the Best Cars for Teens lists, the Kelley Blue Book experts set specific parameters.

Calling all adults during National Teen Driver Safety Week: Drive like the kids are watching…because they are

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

October 15-21 marks National Teen Driver Safety Week and October 19 is designated as Do Not Disturb While Driving Day.

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  • October 15-21 marks National Teen Driver Safety Week and October 19 is designated as Do Not Disturb While Driving Day.
  • In addition, young drivers aged 16 to 24 have the highest crash risk out of all age cohorts as they learn to drive.
  • So, National Teen Driver Safety Week is a great reminder for adults and teens that your choices on the road matter.
  • For more information about TIRF’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Framework Safety Center, visit: https://gdlframework.tirf.ca/module/components
    For more information about National Teen Driver Safety Week, visit: https://parachute.ca/NTDSW .

Talk to Teens About the Importance of Driving Safety During National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-21, 2023 and the National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that this is a good time to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-21, 2023 and the National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that this is a good time to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.
  • "Parents need to be proactive and start the conversation about safe driving during National Teen Driver Safety Week," said Michelle Anderson, director of operations at the National Road Safety Foundation.
  • The National Road Safety Foundation offers tips for talks with teens in its Passport to Safe Driving, available free online at https://www.nrsf.org/spread-word .
  • NHTSA also has detailed information and statistics on teen driving, and outlines tips parents can use to address teen driver safety risks at www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving .

National Safety Council and Honda Partner to Promote National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car crashes continue to be the number one cause of preventable death for teens in the U.S., with more than 2,700 losing their lives in 2021. To curb this trend and keep young drivers safe on U.S. roadways, the National Safety Council DriveitHOME program, in partnership with Honda, is providing resources to parents, caregivers and other stakeholders to help them participate in National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed this year Sunday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 21.

Key Points: 
  • To curb this trend and keep young drivers safe on U.S. roadways, the National Safety Council DriveitHOME program, in partnership with Honda, is providing resources to parents, caregivers and other stakeholders to help them participate in National Teen Driver Safety Week , observed this year Sunday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 21.
  • These resources include posters and videos which cover crucial teen driver safety issues and offer tips to help parents and caregivers get involved to protect their new drivers.
  • As National Teen Driver Safety Week approaches, the National Safety Council invites all parents, caregivers, driver education instructors and organizations across the nation to learn more about how they can help equip teen drivers with the skills, knowledge and support they need to navigate the challenges of the road safely.
  • For more information about National Teen Driver Safety Week and to access free resources, please visit nsc.org/NTDSW .

Shawmut Design and Construction Launches Mental Health & Wellness Leadership Group During Safety Week

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Monday, May 8, 2023

BOSTON and NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, hosted its 14th annual Safety Week, focusing on physical and mental health, safety, and well-being. The week consisted of 731 events and training sessions held across 133 locations, including Shawmut's jobsites and 11 offices around the country.

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  • Celebrating its 14th annual Safety Week, the firm adds resources to support safety of the entire person
    BOSTON and NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , hosted its 14th annual Safety Week, focusing on physical and mental health, safety, and well-being.
  • The week consisted of 731 events and training sessions held across 133 locations, including Shawmut's jobsites and 11 offices around the country.
  • The week kicked off with the launch of Shawmut's Mental Health & Wellness Leadership Group, which already consists of more than 50 people, across functions, dedicated to identifying programs, initiatives, and paths to address the mental health crisis in the industry.
  • It's our job to provide them with both physical and mental health resources, along with support and empathy, so they feel physically and psychologically safe," said Shaun Carvalho, chief safety officer, Shawmut.

Construction Safety Week 2023 Kicks off May 1; Safety Pledge Launches April 3

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Safety Week, the annual week-long campaign designed to unite the construction industry and recommit to a safe workplace, kicks off May 1 across job sites in the U.S. and Canada.

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  • Ahead of the Safety Week kickoff, workers and companies across the industry are encouraged to take a safety pledge between April 3 - May 4.
  • Construction Safety Week provides daily topics for companies to plan activities, conversations and demonstrations throughout the week.
  • All workers and companies in the construction industry are invited and encouraged to participate in Construction Safety Week 2023.
  • I look forward to Construction Safety Week and watching the industry come together for this united purpose."

Teton Gravity Research Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Revolutionary International Pro Rider Workshop

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

IPRW has been a tradition for TGR at the beginning of each winter season since 2008.

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  • IPRW has been a tradition for TGR at the beginning of each winter season since 2008.
  • Giving participants the opportunity to refresh their backcountry safety and medical training, the workshop brings together many of the athletes and crew members who will work together on TGR’s productions.
  • This year’s workshop was held in partnership with Atomic Skis, Mammut USA, and Grand Targhee Resort.
  • “When you see a movie from Teton Gravity Research, you don’t see how much work went into the production of that film to keep everyone safe.

Zenni Champions National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Monday, October 17, 2022

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week , and Zenni , the online eyewear retail leader, has partnered with The Parents Supervised Driving Program because safety and sight go hand in hand when it comes to driving.

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  • This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week , and Zenni , the online eyewear retail leader, has partnered with The Parents Supervised Driving Program because safety and sight go hand in hand when it comes to driving.
  • National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16-22, and it provides the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits and emphasize proper vision, which can help reduce the risk of young drivers getting into accidents.
  • Proper vision is an integral part of driver safety and key to identifying road hazards, reading street signs and seeing ones dashboard.
  • Parents play a critical role in teen driver safety and communicating important driving safety information, said Emily Stein, President of Safe Roads Alliance, co-publisher of The Parents Supervised Driving Program.

Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Driving

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

There were 2,276 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2020; 748 of the deaths were the teen driver.

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  • There were 2,276 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2020; 748 of the deaths were the teen driver.
  • "Parents play a critical role in teen driver safety and in communicating important driving safety information," said Michelle Anderson, director of operations for the National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit that's been promoting safe driving behavior for 60 years.
  • NHTSA lists the top teen driver safety risks as:
    Impaired Driving: Nationally, 19% of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2020 had alcohol in their system.
  • NRSF programs deal with distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

Honda Provides $2 Million in Grants to Advance Teen Driver Safety

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

With nearly one-third of annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving drivers under the age of 25, Honda invited organizations to propose ideas to improve teen safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week in Oct. 2021 .Ultimately, Honda selected 25 organizations that are working to advance driver education and safety awareness in their communities supported by the funding from Honda.

Key Points: 
  • With nearly one-third of annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving drivers under the age of 25, Honda invited organizations to propose ideas to improve teen safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week in Oct. 2021 .Ultimately, Honda selected 25 organizations that are working to advance driver education and safety awareness in their communities supported by the funding from Honda.
  • The teen driver safety initiative builds on Honda's longstanding " Safety for Everyone " approach, a commitment to advance safety for everyone sharing the road.
  • Honda also has added information on teen safety to the safety education section of its consumer website .
  • The foundation's Elevating Individuals Through Excellence (ELITE) program includes curriculum focusing on teen driver safety and education from pre-permit to post license.