OUR MISSION

National Foundation for Teen Safe Driving is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to reducing the number of deaths and injuries resulting from automobile crashes by promoting safe driving and passenger safety, through leadership, education and awareness.

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DID YOU KNOW?

87 percent of fatal crashes involving new drivers are caused by distractions from cell phones, iPods, loud music, putting on makeup, eating and even friends.

19 percent of US fatalities are related to young driver crashes involving youth between the ages of 15 and 20.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in the United States, the fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-19 year-olds is nearly 3 times the rate for drivers ages 20 and over.

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PROGRAMS

The National Foundation for Teen Safe Driving has launched programs and activities to engage and inform teens about making smart decisions when driving.

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TEEN TIPS

Car crashes are the #1 cause of death among teenagers. Learning to drive safely takes effort, patience and practice.

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PARENT TIPS

Parents play an important role in their child’s driving education. Where does a parent begin? Start with the Safe Driving Promise.

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EDUCATORS TIPS

Check out the National Safety Council’s Teen Safe Driving blog at www.teensafedriving.org

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D3 contests are safe driving awareness marketing campaign competitions for high school students where the winner gets their pick of a new car or college scholarship. Since 2012, D3 contests have awarded over $60,000 in college scholarships to innovative students for their safe driving messages.

By empowering teens to become part of the solution, the National Foundation For Teen Safe Driving takes a positive approach, making smart driving socially acceptable among teens themselves.