WELLINGTON COUNTY – National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), an annual public awareness campaign aimed at educating young drivers about road safety, is calling on teens to recognize that #DrivingTakes100 – 100-per-cent concentration.
Running from Oct.16 to 22 and supported by Desjardins Insurance and CN, the awareness week aims to reduce distracted driving that causes serious and fatal injuries.
“In fatal crashes, drivers aged 20 to 25 were more likely to be distracted than all other age groups, followed by drivers aged 16 to 19,” says Pamela Fuselli, president and CEO of Parachute.
“NTDSW wants to help put a stop to these preventable deaths by bringing awareness to the serious issue of distracted driving among teens and young adults.”
From Oct. 16 to 22, teens, parents and influencers will be participating in virtual NTDSW promotions and activities across Canadian communities.
In Wellington County they will be visiting Wellington County High Schools educating teens about distracted, drunk, drug-impaired and aggressive driving, as well as rail safety and the dangers of speeding.
Safe Communities Wellington County
In addition, Safe Communities Wellington County is partnering with driver training organizations like Young Drivers of Canada to increase the exposure and education to young drivers.
“Distracted driving is still a primary concern for young drivers,” states Safe Communities Wellington County program coordinator Christine Veit.
“We need to ensure the behaviour doesn’t begin and that is why we need to reach out to young drivers before they start this detrimental habit.”
Visit parachute.ca/ntdsw to learn more about National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Positive Ticketing Contest.
