Leilani Gruener

My job responsibilities

The Office of Driver Safety is responsible for education and outreach programs targeting high-risk road users, including teen drivers, aging and senior drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Members of this office represent the department on state and national traffic safety coalitions and manage grants dedicated to reducing crashes for these target audiences. The Office of Driver Safety also updates the Class E Driver Handbook in accordance with new or modified Florida Statutes.

Why I joined the Coalition

To improve traffic safety throughout the state.

Interests outside of work

Hiking, kayaking, and spending time enjoying the outdoors.

First car

Jeep Wrangler.

One tip for new teen drivers

Put the phone down and focus on driving.