Welcome to the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition‘s library of free driver education resources designed specifically for teens, parents, caregivers, and law enforcement. Our mission is to equip young drivers with the knowledge and tools they need to make responsible decisions on the road. Whether you’re a teen learning to drive or a parent/caregiver guiding a young driver, this page is your go-to destination for educational materials and interactive resources on a variety of traffic safety subjects.
Getting access to our free driver education resources is quick and easy. Simply browse through our collection of materials, choose the resources that suit your needs, and download them directly to your device. All resources are provided at no cost, allowing you to learn and educate others without any financial barriers. You can also use the button below to request that materials be sent to you for free, thanks to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Simple Steps to Bike Safety/Sharing the Road Bicycling is one of the best ways to get exercise, see the sights and reduce your carbon footprint. However, bicyclists face a host of hazards. They often must share the road with vehicles, and injuries can happen even on a designated path. With about 80 million bicyclists sharing ...
Sharing the Road Safely with Trucks Did you know 75 percent of commercial vehicle crashes are caused by drivers in passenger cars? While actions like distracted driving certainly play a role in some of these cases, there are likely multiple occasions that happen simply because drivers don’t understand how to safely maneuver around large vehicles. Large ...
Distracted Driving - What You Should Know Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. Read ...
Florida Graduated Driver Licensing Tip Card Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is one intervention proven effective at reducing fatal teen crashes. GDL works by keeping novice teen drivers out of high-risk driving situations—such as driving at night—while giving them the opportunity to develop driving skills in lower risk situations. These laws outline limits and restrictions for ...
Impaired Driving Prevention Materials Underage Drinking & Marijuana Use in Teens Preventing impaired driving starts with you. By making the conscious decision to drive sober, you protect yourself, your passengers, and everyone else sharing the road with you. Your choices matter, and they can have a profound impact on the safety and well-being of others. ...
Motorcycle Safety Poster Safe riding practices and cooperation from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways. But it’s especially important for motorcyclist to wear the proper gear to keep them safe. Per vehicle miles traveled in 2019, motorcyclists were about 29 times more likely than passenger ...
Road Rage & Aggressive Driving Road Rage, or aggressive driving can take many forms, like tailgating, weaving and speeding. It happens a lot: One survey found that nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger or aggression behind the wheel at least once over the course of the prior year. The consequences can be serious: Aggressive ...
School Bus Safety As of January 1, 2021, the penalties for failing to stop for a school bus and passing a stopped school bus on the side where children enter and exit doubled. It is imperative that all motorists properly stop for school buses so all of Florida’s children can arrive at school or home ...
Safety Belt Materials Tragically, safety belt use is lowest among teen drivers. In fact, the majority of teenagers involved in fatal crashes are unbuckled. In 2016, a total of 818 teen (15- to 18-year-old) drivers and 569 passengers died in passenger vehicles driven by teen drivers, and 58 percent of those passengers were NOT wearing their ...
Teen Traffic Safety Posters Traffic crashes are the number one cause of death for teens, and these deaths are preventable. That is why it's so important to educate teens on the importance of safe driving as far and wide as possible. Traffic Safety Posters make a great visual aid for the classroom, a tax collector ...
Parent & Teen Educational Materials Teen driving risks are real. Though we’ve all had the experience of being a new driver, we don’t always remember the challenges and anxieties that came with it. Your teen needs your help to stay safe on the road. Your involvement can make a difference. Parental involvement in teen driver ...
Parent and Teen Safe Driving Contract Teen driving risks are real. Though we’ve all had the experience of being a new driver, we don’t always remember the challenges and anxieties that came with it. Your teen needs your help to stay safe on the road. Your involvement can make a difference. Car crashes are the ...
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Ground Your Parents Campaign, a collaboration with the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition and State Farm that is designed to be a fun and interactive tool for teens to encourage their parents and caregivers to make smart decisions while driving. The FREE kit will be ...
Teen driving risks are real. Though we’ve all had the experience of being a new driver, we don’t always remember the challenges and anxieties that came with it. Your teen needs your help to stay safe on the road. Your involvement can make a difference. Car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for ...
We're entering the most dangerous time of year for teen drivers The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Parents are the best line of defense to ensure a safe ride! Teens drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, due to immaturity, lack of ...
State Farm awards the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition a $25,000 grant to promote traffic safety education among teens in Florida. Tallahassee, FL – February 9, 2021 – State Farm recognizes the importance of teen driver safety education and is committed to driving down fatalities by supporting teen traffic safety. This week, State Farm announced …
The U.S. has a speeding problem. Driving at high rates of speed or too fast for conditions is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to serious and fatal crashes on our nation’s roadways. Over the past five years (2015-2019), speeding has claimed the lives of approximately one-third of all people killed in motor vehicle …
Do you have trouble rousing your teen out of bed in the morning? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not teenage angst that’s making them resist facing the day. Instead, it could be sleep deprivation and a lack of understanding of a teen’s ideal sleeping schedule. Doctors have been urging schools for years to encourage later …
Be honest: Have you ever read or answered a text while driving? If so, you’re not alone. A 2016 survey from State Farm found 94% of drivers said they thought texting was a distracting behavior behind the wheel, but 35% still did it anyway. There has been a litany of PSAs – ranging from heartwarmingly silly to shockingly violent – on …
Many drivers that have spent years behind the wheel are mostly familiar with the various lights, gauges and displays on a vehicle’s dash. The instrument panel–also called a gauge cluster–includes a speedometer and lots of little symbols that light up to provide information or warn of trouble. Some, like the seatbelt light, are self-explanatory. Others, like ...
Teen Driver Safety Week was in October and the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition ran a meme contest that was open to all students of Florida high schools. The Safe Driving Starts with Me(me) Contest gave cash prizes for the selected winning submissions. And, internet meme fame for everyone who participated! The purpose was to ...
New study reveals teens take their eyes off the road to focus on cellphones. A new State Farm® online survey examines teen attitudes and behaviors about the use of smartphones while driving. This is what teens say: Nine out of ten teenage drivers say they engage in at least one smartphone behavior while driving. Parents influence their teenage …
