October 15-21 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration’s (NHTSA) 5 to Drive campaign highlights five of the biggest
driving dangers for teens. They are: alcohol, cell phones, lack of seat belt use, speeding and extra passengers.
According to MichiganTrafficCrashFacts.org., last year, 1,893 motor vehicle drivers in Michigan were reported to be using cell
phones at the time of a crash. Of those drivers, 18.3
percent were 20 years old or younger.
Parents and guardians should be aware they are a major
influence on the driving decisions made by their teens and remember to always
model safe driving behaviors. For more safe driving information and resources for teens as well as parents/guardians,
please visit Michigan.gov/teendriver.
You're invited to a Secretary of State experience like no other!
On October 7, teen drivers and their families are invited to explore all aspects of the Secretary of State’s Office at SOSLive, a free family expo in Waterford that will feature driving simulators, interactive games, technology demos, job opportunities and a full-service mobile SOS office.
The first-of-its-kind event is intended to provide immersive activities and hands-on experiences for all ages. Visitors will be able to see firsthand the impact of impaired driving, distracted driving, rollovers and crashes through simulations. They can also hop behind the wheel of driving simulators for big trucks and cars and even ride a motorcycle simulator.
Staff from the Secretary of State’s Office and many partner organizations will be present to hand out giveaways and answer questions.There will also be a news conference that interested students can participate in as correspondents.
SOSLive runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waterford Mott High School, 1151 Scott Lake Road in Waterford Township. For more information, please visit michigan.gov/soslive and click on the video below.
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