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‘One choice can change everything’: Somers students learn the cost of distracted driving

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By Tom Walogorsky SOMERS, N.Y. – Students and families at Somers High School received a powerful and emotional lesson in the dangers of distracted driving during the annual “Hang Up and Drive” presentation on April 14. Organized by the Somers High School PTSA, the program brought together students from the Class of 2027 and Class […]

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Back-to-School Safe Routes: Prevention Starts on the Way to Campus

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The school year begins long before the first bell rings. For many students, the journey to school—whether on foot, by bike, on a bus, or in a car—is the first and last chapter of every day. That’s why back-to-school safety is more than a checklist. It’s prevention in action. Pedestrian Safety Phones down, heads up.

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Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change: National Road Victim Month Blog on the Drive to Save Lives Website.

Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change: National Road Victim Month

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Every August, the United Kingdom observes National Road Victim Month – a time to remember those who have lost their lives or been forever changed by traffic crashes. The campaign is deeply personal and deeply powerful. It began in memory of Princess Diana, who was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris on August

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Cars parked at a drive-in movie theater at sunset with a large screen displaying the message “100 Safest Days of Summer.” The image promotes teen driver safety during the summer months as part of the Drive to Save Lives campaign.

100 Safest Days of Summer: A Mother’s Mission to Protect Young Drivers

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This featured blog for the month of June was written by one of the newest speakers in the Drive to Save Lives prevention speakers network, Tammy McGee. Tammy’s speaker page is coming soon!  Meet Tammy McGee: The Voice That Saves Lives On October 26, 2019, my world changed forever. My only son, Conner—lovingly known as

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The image highlights April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It depicts a driver holding a smartphone while texting with one hand on the wheel, emphasizing the danger of using phones while driving. The text on the image reads, 'April is Distracted Driving Month,' encouraging readers to check out the featured blog written by Jacy Good & Steve Johnson on the Drive to Save Lives website.

1,000 Lives Impacted Every Day: A Call to End Distracted Driving

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This featured blog is written by Drive to Save Lives speakers, Jacy Good and Steve Johnson. In this blog, Jacy shares her powerful story of loss, resilience, and advocacy to highlight the life-altering consequences of distracted driving and inspire change. Meet Jacy & Steve April is distracted driving awareness month. But for people like me,

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Two individuals are seated in the front seats of a car. The person on the left is in the driver's seat, holding the steering wheel, while the person on the right is in the passenger seat, wearing a seatbelt. The image is overlaid with a banner at the bottom that reads 'NATIONAL PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK' on the left and 'JANUARY 22-28' on the right. The background shows a suburban neighborhood with houses and greenery.

Reduce Distracted Driving – National Passenger Safety Week

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As we usher in the new year, January brings a crucial reminder to reduce distracted driving and prioritize safety for everyone on the road, especially our passengers. National Passenger Safety Week, observed from January 22-28, 2025, is dedicated to promoting awareness and practices that ensure the well-being of all vehicle occupants. Passenger safety is often

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Cara Filler speaking to students at New Madrid County Central High School on Friday, Nov. 8, as part of a presentation on safe driving sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation

Cara Filler speaks to students at New Madrid County Central High School

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Safe driving presentation Tuesday, November 12, 2024Jill Bock, Standard Democrat Cara Filler speaks to students at New Madrid County Central High School on Friday, Nov. 8, as part of a presentation on safe driving sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Filler talked about the dangers of risky driving including the impact it had on her

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National Seatbelt Day Campaign | Buckle Up for Safety

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National Seatbelt Day, observed annually on November 14th, is aimed at promoting seatbelt use and raising awareness about the life-saving benefits of buckling up. This campaign is part of a broader effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries by encouraging drivers and passengers to always wear their seatbelts. The Facts Seatbelts are one of the

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Text: Drowsy Driving Awareness Week November 3-9, 2024 on a background image of a teen who appears to be drowsy while driving

Drowsy Driving Awareness Week | Distracted Driving Speakers

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Every year, Drowsy Driving Awareness Week (November 3-9, 2024) serves as a vital reminder of the dangers associated with driving while fatigued. This post focuses on the importance of staying alert behind the wheel and offers practical tips to complement the messages of our speakers with a focus on distracted driving. The Dangers of Drowsy

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