Traffic Education November 2025 Compass

Montana Office of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 10/23/2025 02:18 PM MDT

November 2025

MONTANA TRAFFIC EDUCATION NEWS

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Teen Driver Safety Day

Teen driver safety is always important. This year, October 21st is Montana Teen Driver Safety Day. This is 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 to evolve as successful 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. With so many students studying at home and bypassing driver education, parents are taking an even greater role in their teens’ 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 effective peer-to-peer teaching tools.

Download and post our Montana Teen Driver Safety Day poster at your school or send to students via email.

Traffic Educator Hot Tip!

Are you looking for ways to reach your students and educate them on the dangers of impaired driving during the Halloween season? Check out the tools offered in this PRESENTATION by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

Communication resources including videos, posters, messaging, and facts can be found on the NHTSA website under Traffic Safety Marketing. All current campaigns including Teen Driver Safety Week and National School Bus Safety Week are available as well as Halloween, November, and December campaigns.

Montana's 2025 Roadway Fatalities and Fatal Crashes Chart as of October 20

Information provided by MDT and Montana's Vision Zero.

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 Workshop, or for parent and teen driver education resources.

Call (406) 444-4432 or visit http://opi.mt.gov/DriverEd

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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