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 ...
If you ever got behind the wheel while feeling sleepy, you should know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, drowsy driving is a major problem in the US, and studies show that around 60% of people did it at least once, and approximately one-third of people have fallen asleep at the wheel. Driving while feeling tired …
A text while driving can result in an average of 5 seconds of distraction or removal of attention from the road. It only takes three seconds after a driver’s attention wanders from the road for a crash to occur. Consider the horrific implications of these figures. The number of crashes that occur daily because of …
In 2016, 44 percent of drivers in fatal car crashes (with known results) tested positive for drugs, according to the recent report entitled “Drug-Impaired Driving: Marijuana and Opioids Raise Critical Issues for States”by the Governors Highway Safety Association. This is up from 28 percent in 2006. See a graphic from the report below for more information about drugged driving and marijuana …
With April designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the National Safety Council (NSC), it’s an ideal opportunity to learn more about the causes of this growing epidemic—one that’s taking the lives of at least 63 Americans each week, according to the NSC. When you hear “distracted driving,” texting is usually what comes to mind. But …
Share the Road professional truck drivers offer helpful tips for the road Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program are urging motorists to pay serious attention to work zones in order to maintain safety on our nation’s roads. As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Share the Road professional truck drivers, …
Did you know parents are the number one influencer for teen driving behavior? In this podcast by the Humanity Project, we discuss ways you can take an active approach to your teen’s safe driving education while presenting safe driving tips to practice as parents. Join Jose Soto from State Farm and Melissa Branca from Florida …
New drivers are more likely to get into trouble because they lack experience, but the best way to reduce the risk of a crash is to become an experienced driver. My 16-year-old grandson, who lives in suburban Los Angeles, is on the verge of getting a driver’s license and, quite frankly, I’m terrified. Driving around ...
Don’t be afraid to ask your teen questions. Talking with your teen driver is crucial when teaching him or her how to drive safely, but that doesn’t mean starting the conversation is always easy. You might worry that your teen will take your talks as harsh criticism, or that he or she will ignore the ...
It is crucial for you to always set a good driving example, even if your teen isn’t yet learning how to drive. It’s easy for parents to think that a teen only learns how to drive in the classroom and behind the wheel, but your teen picks up plenty of lessons from the passenger seat, too. ...
Some distractions are well-known, others are less obvious, but all put road users at risk. Distractions are everywhere, and for inexperienced teen drivers that can mean serious danger is everywhere, too. Fortunately, you can help your teen stay safe behind the wheel by helping him or her identify different distractions and talk through ways to ...
