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 ...
Can children with special needs drive? Yes, and the number of adolescents driving with special needs is growing. According to research conducted at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), two-thirds of 15- to 18-year-old higher-functioning autistic adolescents are currently driving or plan to drive, and 1 in 3 autistic adolescents without an intellectual disability get licensed by age 21. Getting licensed and …
Most kids grow up ecstatically looking forward to the day they can start driving. Driving is a culturally ingrained symbol of freedom and growth, and few adolescents express anything except enthusiasm to get behind the wheel as they approach the legal driving age. While that is the case for the vast majority of teenagers, some …
Efforts by Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition to educate teens on GDL Laws result in $1,000 monetary award, sponsored by AAA – The Auto Club Group, to Cape Coral High School. CAPE CORAL, FL (May 01, 2020) – The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition (FTSDC) is pleased to announce Cape Coral High School as the …
With over 221 million licensed drivers on the road in the U.S., enforcing road safety is more imperative than ever. However, after much research, we found that drinking alcohol doesn’t stop millions from getting behind the wheel. But, what exactly are the facts and statistics behind drunk driving crashes? And an even better question — why do people …
No one will admit to being a terrible driver, but we’ve all, at one point or another, tried multitasking while driving behind the wheel on the road. Most of us have also gone on long road trips by car. So, to help improve the safety of you, your passenger and other road users, we’ve put …
Drowsy driving is a widespread issue among motorists in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving led to roughly 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries and 800 deaths in 2013 alone. This article will explore some of the key warning signs and risk factors associated with drowsy driving, as well as some …
We All Make Mistakes, But You Can Avoid Making This One… Texting and driving is a serious problem and can lead to some serious repercussions. TEXTING AND DRIVING STATS In a study conducted in February 2019, 69% of drivers from the United States between the ages of 18 and 64 expressed that they use their cell phone whilst driving. …
Parents are the #1 influencer when it comes to safe driving behavior in teens. Beyond telling your teen to put down the phone and avoid distractions when driving, it’s better to model the safe driving behavior your want your teen to follow. Full Version (60 Seconds) Conversations with Dad – (30 Seconds) This is unacceptable, …
This year, the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition is partnering with AAA to encourage high school students to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) focused on positive messaging surrounding Graduated Driver Licensing. Prizes for the best PSAs under 60 seconds will be awarded to the 13 schools that demonstrate the best messages for Graduated Driver Licensing safety in the form …
Knowing that your teenager is safe and making responsible choices is a blissful feeling. Not only does this give you peace of mind as a parent, but it also empowers your teen to drive with confidence and conviction – which in turn makes them a safer driver. Before your teen hits the road on their …
