October 19th is Teen Driver Safety Day!
 Parents are Partners in Driver Education
October 19 is Montana Teen Driver Safety Day, a special day designated by the Montana State Legislature. On this day we renew our commitment as driver educators in partnership with parents to give our next generation the lifesaving habits they need as good drivers.
Parents, guardians and other trusted adults are key to helping young teen drivers develop the skills and good judgment to be safe, responsible, and respectful drivers. Since so many students are studying at home right now and parents are taking an even greater role in their teen's education, we want to highlight many of the resources available to families entering this most exciting, and potentially dangerous, milestone in their lives.
The OPI's Traffic Education Office has a list of resources that can inform and inspire parents and teens year-round. They can download the Montana-based KEYS Homework guide and driving agreement, GDL driving log, Teen Driver Source practice guide, and watch award-winning videos, many created by teens, that are great peer-to-peer teaching tools.
Download and post our Montana Teen Driver Safety Day poster at your school or send to students via email.
Celebrating Teens Who Always Buckle Up!
The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found that 72% of teen drivers said they ALWAYS wear a seat belt when driving. Let’s all work together to raise that number to 100% to increase safety!
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National Teen Driver Safety Week: October 17-23, 2021
Click on the graphic to learn more about the "No Keys Until You Know the Rules" national campaign.
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Contact the Traffic Education Office with questions about state-approved traffic education programs in Montana, becoming a state-approved traffic educator, attending a Montana DRIVE Summer Workshop, or for parent and teen driver education resources.
Call (406) 444-4432 or visit http://opi.mt.gov/DriverEd
A special thanks to all state-approved traffic education instructors who are unapparelled in helping the roads in Montana to be as safe as possible!
Dwight Nelson
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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