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A Coalition Dedicated to a Safer Florida

We are a Coalition of more than 35 organizations committed to helping teens leverage
the proven principles of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL). We are affiliated with state
and local government, law enforcement and public health agencies, traffic safety and
injury prevention organizations, academia and business.
We’re also teens, parents and crash victims.

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All across Florida we are working to promote a safer introduction to driving through the implementation of Graduated Driver's Licensing.

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Grant Awarded for Teen Traffic Safety Awareness in Florida

09 Feb 2021

Grant Awarded for Teen Traffic Safety Awareness in Florida

State Farm awards the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition a $25,000 grant …

Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle

02 Feb 2021

Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle

The U.S. has a speeding problem. Driving at high rates of speed …

How Many Hours of Sleep Do Teens Really Need?

15 Jan 2021

How Many Hours of Sleep Do Teens Really Need?

Do you have trouble rousing your teen out of bed in the …

While teen crashes and fatalities nationwide fell to record lows
in 2010, our goal is zero – no crashes, injuries or fatalities.

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Feb 24

How can we prevent aggressive driving? By recognizing and controlling aggressive thoughts, feelings, and actions inside our head. We know practicing patience while driving can be difficult… Remember, we all share the same road and have a duty to drive safe! 🛣🚗👫

⭐️ Pro Tip: Keep in mind that other drivers are people, too.

#AggressiveDriving #RoadRage #DriveSafe #DriveCalm #SafeDriving

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Feb 23

A tremendous thanks to our partners at @statefarm for helping to support a culture of teen safe driving in Florida.

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Feb 22

📊When surveys ask drivers what angers them most, the results are remarkably consistent! Are you guilty of any of these below behaviors? Remember to always be a safe, calm, and courteous driver. 📵 🔇

⭐️ Pro Tip: Only use your horn to avoid a dangerous situation, not when you are frustrated.

#AggressiveDriving #RoadRage #DriveSafe #DriveCalm #SafeDriving

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Feb 18

The expression, “It takes two to tango” does not only apply to dancing! 💃 🕺

Decrease the likelihood of becoming the victim of an aggressive driver by choosing to NOT engage. 🙈🙉🙊

#AggressiveDriving #RoadRage #DriveSafe #DriveCalm #SafeDriving

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Feb 16

According to a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in 2016, nearly 80% of drivers expressed significant anger/aggression while driving. Let’s look at some ways we can react if we encounter an aggressive driver on the road… 🤯 🚗

#AggressiveDriving #RoadRage #DriveSafe #DriveCalm #SafeDriving

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Feb 15

How does Road Rage differ from Aggressive Driving? Both play into each other, but Road Rage usually includes a physical act or violent intent. Always strive to be a calm and courteous driver, and exercise patience with all road users. 🧘🏽‍♀️ ✌🏽 🚫 🥊

#AggressiveDriving #RoadRage #DriveSafe #DriveCalm #SafeDriving

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Feb 10

Did you know? Aggressive Driving is illegal in Florida! You may be penalized as an aggressive “careless” driver if you commit two or more of the following acts simultaneously, or in succession:

🏁 Speeding
⚠️ Unsafely or improperly changing lanes
🚘 Following another vehicle too closely
🚧 Failing to yield the right-of-way
🚨 Improperly passing
🚥 Violating traffic control and signal devices (running a red light)

#AggressiveDriving #RoadRage #DriveSafe #DriveCalm #SafeDriving

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Feb 9

A big THANK YOU to @statefarm and @josesotosf for continuing to support Teen Traffic Safety education in #Florida. The safety grant will go toward funding traffic safety awareness campaigns, geared toward influencing positive driving decisions among teens and parents in Florida.

Portions of the 2021 grant will go toward supporting student-led teen driver safety projects in Florida high schools. Teens will have the opportunity to participate in statewide contests and win monetary prizes to support safe driving initiatives at their school. 🚘👏🏫

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Feb 5

🏈 With the Big Game approaching, be sure to have "the talk" with your parents and ensure one of them will be the designated driver to get you all home safe!

Underage drinking is illegal for those under 21 years of age. ❌ Don't let your friends drive if they have been drinking, and speak up if you feel unsafe in a car with someone. 📣 🚗 🏟

#BigGame #Tampa #Florida #FLTeenSafeDriver #DriveSober #GetPulledOver #SafeDriver #SoberDriver #FTSDC #FanOfSafeDriving #ArriveAlive

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Feb 4

It is well known the presence of one or more teen passengers in a teen driver’s vehicle has been shown to negatively affect driver behavior and increase crash risk.

Teen passengers, for example, can goad the driver on or the driver could be showing off to friends. In some cases, passengers could physically interfere with the driver (e.g., grabbing the steering wheel).

This problem is exacerbated with higher numbers of teen passengers in the vehicle.

For both male and female teen drivers, the rate of fatal crashes that were speeding-related increased with each additional teen passenger in the vehicle.

#DriveSafe #Florida #FLTeenSafeDriver #TrafficSafety #NewDriver #Passengers #NHTSA #GHSA #Speeding #TeenDriver #GDL

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Feb 3

The new analysis from GHSA found that from 2015 to 2019, teen drivers and passengers (16-19 years of age) accounted for a greater proportion of speeding-related fatalities (43%) than all other age groups (30%). During this five-year period, 4,930 teen drivers and passengers died in speeding-related crashes.

Always obey the posted speed limit. Safe driving saves lives! 🚘⚠️🚀

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Jan 26

Drugs, alcohol, and driving DO NOT mix. Always make a plan to have a safe ride home! 🚗🔑🚫🍻

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Jan 25

💳 Getting a driver license can feel like a rite of passage for teens... Make sure you're following the rules of the road: obey the speed limit, buckle up, focus on driving, and never drive impaired (or get in the car with an impaired driver). 🚗🔑📵

16 year olds are only legally allowed to drive between 6AM-11PM.
17 year olds are only legally allowed to drive between 5AM-1AM.

And remember: You have the power to make safe decisions while driving!

#DriverLicense #FLTeenSafeDriver #TeenDriver #DriverSafety #GDL #Florida

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Jan 22

Join us in welcoming the newest member of the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition!

#FLTeenSafeDriver #Friday #Memes

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Jan 21

🚌Do you know when to stop for a school bus? This scenario depicts a multi-lane roadway that is paved across two directions of traffic without a dividing median. In this instance, ALL vehicles traveling in both directions MUST STOP. 🛑🚸

⚠REMINDER: Effective January 1, 2021 - Fines for illegally passing a school bus have doubled. 💰💰

#BackToSchool #DriveSafe #ChildSafety #BusSafety

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Jan 20

⚠ Effective January 1, 2021 - Fines for illegally passing a stopped school bus have doubled. 💰💰

Do you know when to stop for a school bus? 🚸 This scenario depicts a two-lane roadway, with traffic headed in opposite directions. In this instance, ALL vehicles traveling in both directions MUST STOP. 🛑🚌

#DriveSafe #BusSafety #SchoolBus #ChildSafety #DriverSafety #DMV

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Jan 14

⚠️ Have you checked your tire tread lately? Worn tires are more likely to hydroplane, creating a dangerous situation for you and others on the road. Check your tire tread and replace worn tires to keep driving safely! #TireSafety

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Jan 13

January is Move Over month. If you see flashing lights on the side of the road—MOVE OVER or slow down. Help protect our law enforcement, first responders, service workers, and emergency personnel. #MoveOverFL

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Dec 31

Still trying to come up with the perfect New Year’s resolution?

Ring in the new year with a safe driving pledge!
📵 Never drive distracted
🚗 Always wear a seat belt
❌ Never drive impaired
🛑 Watch your speed

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Nov 30

Florida Law requires that any individual under the age of 21 must wear a helmet ⛑️ when riding a motorcycle. A bicycle rider or passenger who is under 16 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet that is properly fitted and is fastened securely upon the passenger’s head. Regardless of your age, take precaution and always wear head protection when operating a motorcycle or bicycle! 🏍️🚲

#FLTeenSafeDriver #BeSafe #ProtectYourHead #Helmet #Safety #Florida #FloridaSADD #TeenSafety #TrafficSafety

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